Good quality of huge limestone beds is found in many parts of N.W.F.P, Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Agency, Kohat and cherat areas. Limestone samples were collected from different localities of these areas for chemicals analysis. The chemical composition was determined and compared to standard values for the industrials utilization. The chemical composition of the deposits of all the three areas indicate that these deposits could be utilized for production of cement, refining of sugar, glass, ceramic, paper and chemical industries.


M A FARRUKH ,F HAMID ,S NOOR ,