Pakistan aims to tap into country’s treasure chest of gemstones and precious metals ...United Arab Emirates

Islamabad: Pakistan’s mountain ranges are home to some of the world’s most precious and sought-after gemstones. But the country’s natural wealth remained untapped due to lack of clear policy, absence of infrastructure, technical knowhow, shortage of skilled manpower and financial support. The challenges faced by the gem traders have been aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic. “The virus has impacted 70 per cent of my business. There are no customers, no exhibitions for more than a year now” Sifat Shah, owner of Sifat Gems and Minerals, who has been in the gems business for over 18 years now, told Gulf News. Sifat says he is praying day and night for the pandemic to end and hoping that the

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