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Mohmand's Unregulated Marble Industry Sparks Environmental Concerns in Pakistan
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Unregulated Marble Boom in Mohmand Sparks Environmental Crisis
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News18
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02-04-2026, 14:15
Unregulated Marble Boom in Mohmand Sparks Environmental Crisis
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Mohmand's marble industry, a key economic driver, is now criticized for severe environmental and safety impacts.
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Unchecked industrial practices threaten water systems, farmland, and infrastructure due to lack of strict regulatory oversight.
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Factories release untreated wastewater, marble slurry, and dust into natural streams, clogging waterways and increasing flood risks.
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Government-built small dams, crucial for water scarcity, are rapidly filling with industrial debris, jeopardizing irrigation and fisheries.
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Residents demand immediate intervention, including strict enforcement of regulations, relocation of hazardous units, and urgent desilting of dams.
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