Islamabad:Analysts have commended the government for organizing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, highlighting its importance due to the participation of over 100 global companies from countries including the US and China. The forum emphasized the need to export minerals with value addition instead of in raw form, aiming to attract substantial foreign investment to Pakistan's mineral sector.
According to Radio Pakistan, US and Canadian companies, which are already operational in Pakistan, have announced plans to increase their investment in the country's mineral sector. The government is committed to announcing a clear national mineral policy soon and is actively encouraging both domestic and local investors by creating an investment-friendly environment.
The two-day forum, which concluded today, was deemed crucial for transitioning Pakistan from exporting raw minerals to producing value-added products. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and other high-profile stakeholders, including investors and business leaders, actively participated in the event, underscoring its significance to the national economy. The Prime Minister assured investors of protection and support while advocating for the development of domestic processing and refining facilities.
