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The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 was successfully held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad, aiming to showcase the country’s untapped mineral wealth and attract global investment.
As per details, the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 was successfully held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and relevant government departments.
Delegations from several countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United States, China, and Canada, attended the forum.
Investors and industry leaders were briefed on Pakistan’s vast reserves of copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements, which remain largely underexplored.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his keynote address, said that Pakistan possesses mineral reserves worth trillions of dollars.
He further stated that foreign investment in the sector could play a major role in overcoming the country’s economic challenges and reducing dependency on international loans.
However, the prime minister made it clear that Pakistan would not allow the export of raw minerals. Instead, he emphasized the need for foreign companies to set up local processing units and export finished products to help generate employment and increase value-added exports.
A series of notable agreements has been signed during the event including one with Barrick Gold, a Canadian company that already holds a 50% stake in the massive Reko Diq gold and copper project in Balochistan.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also addressed the forum, highlighting that Pakistan is offering competitive incentives to attract investors.
He also ensures that Pakistan’s investment policies are aligned with international standards to create a business-friendly environment.
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir also assured the security of international investors. He stated that the military would ensure the safety and confidence of all partners investing in Pakistan’s mineral sector.
It is worth mentioning here that CEO of the Saudi Geological Survey, Abdullah Shamrani, called the forum a valuable step not just for Pakistan but for the global mineral industry. He said that international cooperation in this field would lead to mutual economic benefits.
