Islamabad (Web Desk/Agencies): The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) opened at Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad on Tuesday.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar underscored Pakistan’s pivotal role in becoming a major global player in the mining sector.
He pointed out that the country is home to vast and valuable reserves such as Reko Diq, along with extensive resources in rare earth elements, industrial minerals, non-metallics, and gemstones, including the highly sought-after peridot and emerald.
Dar further emphasized that Pakistan’s immense and largely untapped mineral resources position the nation to significantly impact global supply chains, with the potential to attract substantial foreign direct investment.
He highlighted that the government is committed to the strategic growth of the mining industry, focusing on comprehensive policy reforms and initiatives aimed at creating a business-friendly environment that benefits both investors and local stakeholders.
The deputy prime minister also remarked that this investment forum offers a valuable opportunity for various stakeholders, partners, and allied nations to explore new avenues of collaboration and build mutually advantageous partnerships.
Later, during a panel discussion, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal reiterated that Pakistan is an increasingly attractive hub for investment in the mining sector.
He emphasized that the country’s resource potential is so vast that it is bound to draw significant interest from both local and international companies eager to tap into these opportunities.