Prime Minister Imran Khan has recently announced the successful agreement with a Canadian company for the development of the Reko Diq mine in Balochistan, saying it will create 8,000 new jobs for the people.
Taking to Twitter, the prime minister congratulated the nation and people of Balochistan on the agreement between the government of Pakistan and Barrick Gold Corporation — a mining company.
“I congratulate the nation and people of Balochistan on successful agreement with Barrick Gold for development of Reko Diq mine,” wrote the premier.
According to the PM, the government came to an agreement after “10 years of legal battles and negotiations.”
He further said: “Penalty of approximately $11 billion is offset, $10 billion will be invested in Balochistan creating 8,000 new jobs.”
