Pakistan is a land of tremendous natural and mineral resources. It is the blessing of Almighty God that we are enriched with those resources which are rarely found in other parts of the world. The list of natural resources that Pakistan possesses includes salt, copper, marble, limestone, gypsum, dolomite, sand, gravel, coal, natural gas, crude petroleum, and mines of salt (Himalayan Salt, Pink Salt, Rock Salt). The list of Pakistani natural resources goes on and on. In 2016, the production of rock salt in Pakistan increased by 16 percent. Himalayan salt is a superior salt that is mined to meet domestic needs and exported to different countries.

Khewra Salt Mines are the oldest salt mines in Indo-Pak history which are located at the foothills of the salt range. These mines are situated in the Jhelum District of the Punjab region. The salt is found in an irregular shape. It is made edible, shapeable, and exportable through refinery works. It is worth noting that in these mines, the rock salt is 99 percent pure and utilized for edible and exportable purposes.

Pink Himalayan Salt is one of the most precious salts which is extracted from the salt range in Jhelum, Punjab. This salt has some unique features and is considered a highly valued salt. It is famous for its various uses which are includes; cooking, spa treatments, lamps, decoration, and so on. Pink Himalayan salt has the same qualities and is tried for various functions. The popularity of Himalayan Pink and Rock Salt is widespread not only in Pakistan but in other foreign countries as well, particularly in the USA, it has gained value and recognition. Its distinguished and superior merit is evident from the fact that Pakistan had decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications to avoid its unauthorized usage by other nations.