Pakistan, Nov. 15 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced the cancellation of gold mining leases and the immediate suspension of all mining activities across the province.

Addressing a press conference in Peshawar on Saturday, accompanied by the provincial adviser for mines and minerals, chief secretary and Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed, Kundi directed leaseholders and contractors to remove their heavy machinery from the relevant areas within a week.

He warned that there would be zero tolerance for individuals involved in illegal mining, adding that strict action would be taken against those found violating the restrictions.

His announcement comes just days after 10 policemen were martyred and 18 terror...