Illegal gold mining in Kohat funds terror, K-P governor says
Illegal gold mining in Kohat is at the centre of the case, and the governor said the province will halt gold mining leases while a fresh policy is due within three weeks.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi says illegal gold mining in Kohat funds terrorism and names several politicians he accuses of involvement.
At least 11 police personnel were killed in an ambush during an operation against an illegal mining network.
The province will suspend gold mining leases, and contractors have one week to leave.
A new gold mining policy is due within three weeks, and a judicial commission will examine the incident.
The governor's figures and allegations, including the 80 per cent claim, have not been independently confirmed.