ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is moving forward with ambitious plan to unlock vast mineral wealth and come up as competitive destination for global mining investment, with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir assuring country’s commitment to providing maximum security to international investors and transforming natural resources into lasting economic prosperity.
Addressing Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) shared a forward-looking strategy to woo long-term foreign investment, strengthening domestic industries and establishing Pakistan as an important player in the international minerals market.
CDF address carried strong message of confidence, showing Pakistan’s determination to create a secure, investor-friendly environment while ensuring that the benefits of mineral development reach businesses, workers and local communities alike. He stressed that developing Pakistan’s mineral resources was not simply an economic opportunity but a shared national responsibility that could help reshape the country’s industrial and economic future.
He stressed that Pakistan must move beyond the traditional approach of extracting and exporting raw minerals and instead establish a complete industrial ecosystem covering exploration, mining, processing, refining and manufacturing. By expanding these capabilities, the country aims to maximise the economic value of its natural resources, strengthen industrial production, create employment opportunities and increase its participation in global supply chains.
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Security was another major focus of the Field Marshal’s address. He assured investors that maximum protection would be ensured for mining operations, miners, industrial facilities, investment ventures and mineral development projects across the country. The assurance reflected Pakistan’s commitment to building investor confidence and creating conditions in which major mining projects and international partnerships can develop over the long term.
The military chief said Pakistan was seeking meaningful and sustainable partnerships that would deliver lasting economic benefits for both the country and its foreign partners. He also underlined that the development of mineral resources must directly improve the lives of people living in mineral-rich regions.
According to his vision, mining projects should contribute to better living standards, wider economic opportunities and sustainable development for local communities, ensuring that the benefits of investment are shared more broadly. Expressing confidence in the country’s economic potential, Field Marshal Asim Munir described Pakistan’s hardworking, resilient and determined people as its greatest strength.
He stressed the need to translate national ambitions into measurable achievements, urging a decisive transition from untapped potential to productive economic activity, from promises to practical action and from raw mineral exports to higher-value industrial growth.
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, held in Islamabad on November 12 and 13, brought together international investors, mining industry representatives, policymakers and technical experts to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s mineral sector. The high-profile gathering provided a platform for discussions on mineral exploration, mining infrastructure, foreign investment, modern extraction technologies, industrial processing and long-term partnerships.
The summit also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to attract international capital, encourage responsible mineral development and strengthen its position in global mineral supply chains.
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