Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- A total of 135 mines across Pakistan have adopted mechanized mining techniques under a national drive to modernise the country's marble and granite industry, significantly cutting material wastage and improving production efficiency.

According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the shift toward mechanized quarrying has reduced waste from nearly 85 percent to about 45 percent, while attracting Rs 1.16 billion in combined public-private investment.

The modernization drive, spearheaded by the Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC), has introduced technology-based extraction methods and skill-development initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and boosting exports. According to the documen...