Key points
- Two-day Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025 begins in Islamabad
- Pakistan prioritises development of mineral sector: Dar
- Pakistan strategically positioned to emerge as a global mining powerhouse: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is entering a new phase of economic prosperity, adding that the government prioritises the development of the mineral sector.
He made these remarks while opening “Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025” on Tuesday.
A two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum opened at Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad Tuesday.
He said that it is an honour for him to open “Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025”. Dar said that Pakistan is strategically positioned to emerge as a global mining powerhouse, state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) reported. Pakistan is witnessing an over-all economic growth, the minister said. He added that Pakistan has rich economic resources such as Reko Diq.
“Vast resources”
Dar said Pakistan also hosts vast resources of rare earth elements, industrial minerals, non-metallics and gem stones including globally sought after peridote and emerald, according to state-run Radio Pakistan.
The deputy prime minister said with this vast untapped mineral potential, Pakistan’s resource corridor is poised to reshape global supply chains and attract foreign direct investment.
Dar said the government has prioritised the strategic development of the mining sector through progressive policy reforms and investor centric initiatives, laying the foundation for a robust eco-system that delivers value for all stakeholders.
He said this investment forum provides a unique platform for stakeholders, partners and friendly countries to explore new prospects and build mutually beneficial partnerships.
Later participating in a discussion session, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal emphasised that Pakistan is the destination for investment in the minerals. He said our resources are potentially so high that these will definitely attract a lot of investment and interest from local and foreign companies.
Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025
The two-day global event titled, “Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum” is aimed at catalysing the investment, driving policy action, showcasing innovation, and forging powerful partnerships.
According to all indicators, Pakistan has seen steady progress and development of economy and the minerals sector in particular due to the tireless efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the PTV reported.
Radio Pakistan reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir will attend the Investment Forum and also speak on the occasion.
Foreign delegations
In addition, the forum is expected to be attended by important foreign personalities, federal ministers, secretaries, senior-level executives and prominent media figures.
A high-level US delegation, led by Eric Meyer, will participate in the investment forum, local media reported.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Deputy Director General Catherine Marsh and a delegation from the Xi’an Geological Survey Center of China have already arrived in the federal capital.
There will be important sessions on investment in major mineral projects including Reko Diq and government policies.
The overwhelming participation of the international investors in the Forum will open new opportunities for development in the minerals sector.
