Pakistan & United States Host Investment Webinar to Unlock Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector

ISLAMABAD — In a strategic move to attract foreign investment and promote Pakistan’s vast mineral potential, the Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, hosted a high-level webinar titled “Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector – Unlocking Mineral Potential.” The event aimed to engage American investors and companies with promising prospects in Pakistan’s mining and minerals sector.

The virtual forum was co-hosted by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, H.E. Natalie Baker, from the Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. (OGDCL) headquarters in Islamabad.

The event brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Energy, leading figures from Pakistan’s mineral and energy sectors, representatives of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), U.S. diplomatic officials, and a host of American business stakeholders. Attendees included Petroleum Secretary Mr. Momin Agha, MD OGDCL Mr. Ahmed Hayat Lak, and heads of key entities such as GHPL, Mari Energies, PMDC, PPL, Ark Metals, BMEC, and BMRL.

A Wealth of Resources and Reform

In his keynote address, Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik spotlighted the immense untapped mineral wealth of Pakistan, including gold, copper, coal, rare earth elements, and other critical materials vital for the global green transition.

“Pakistan is at the frontier of the clean energy revolution, with mineral resources that are essential to the world’s shift to renewables,” Malik said. He highlighted the global importance of projects like Reko Diq and recent exploration successes in Balochistan and Waziristan.

Referring to the successful Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), which attracted over 5,000 participants globally, Malik called it a “turning point” in showcasing Pakistan as a serious contender in the global minerals economy. He emphasized the direct involvement of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in championing the sector’s development.

“Our government, along with the SIFC, is fully committed to enabling international partnerships and unlocking our mineral reserves through transparency, facilitation, and reforms,” he added.

U.S. Support for Economic Engagement

In her remarks, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker reinforced the U.S. commitment to fostering bilateral economic growth and strengthening commercial ties with Pakistan.

“The minerals sector in Pakistan holds incredible potential, especially with world-class deposits like Reko Diq,” said Baker. “With ongoing reforms and a clear direction for investment, this is the ideal time for American businesses to engage.”

She praised the Pakistani government’s efforts to reform regulatory processes and make the sector more accessible and investor-friendly, stating that the U.S. Embassy remains committed to facilitating partnerships between U.S. firms and Pakistan’s mining ecosystem.

“We are here to build win-win relationships and support sustainable economic growth in Pakistan,” she noted.

Moving Toward a Streamlined Investment Landscape

Participants were briefed on ongoing reforms, including the creation of a National Minerals Harmonisation Framework to align federal and provincial mining regulations. Other efforts include the digitalization of geological data, upgrades to the Geological Survey of Pakistan, and broader initiatives to enhance transparency and efficiency for investors.

A live Q&A session provided a platform for American companies to raise questions and clarify concerns regarding the regulatory environment and partnership models in Pakistan.

A Shared Vision for Growth

In her closing remarks, Ms. Baker reaffirmed the U.S. government’s support for Pakistan’s economic advancement and reiterated that strong bilateral economic ties remain a shared priority.

“We believe in Pakistan’s potential and are committed to supporting inclusive and sustainable development that benefits both our countries,” she concluded.

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The webinar underscored Pakistan’s unique location within the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt, one of the world’s richest mineral regions, and outlined attractive investment opportunities across the entire mining value chain—from exploration to processing and export.