HUNZA: Huge deposits of precious stones were available in Gilgit-Baltistan and the government was taking right steps for their maximum utilization.
This was stated by Gilgit-Baltistan Forest and Minerals Advisor Aftab Haider while talking to APP on Tuesday.
He said different courses of cutting, polishing of gems & stones were launched by different departments to promote the sector.
Moreover, different Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) were also working for the development of the sector, he said.
He further said the government was also intending to formulate a lease policy for the traders of the region.
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