HISTORICAL REVIEW

In 1958 a few green crystal were found on the north of Mingora. They were brought to the local reigning sovereign, Prince Miagmul Jahanzeb. The prince showed the stones to some visitors from Bombay, who identified them as emeralds. The prince declared the hill forbidden territory and engaged workmen to search for more crystals on the surface.

After the 1968  the Industrial Development Corporation of Pakistan was given responsibility for mining.

In february 1979 the Gemstone Corporation of Pakistan was formed, and it reorganized mining according to modern principles.

All of the mines are owned by the state.