Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum to Kick Off Today in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum is set to begin today (Tuesday) in Islamabad, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir scheduled to address the gathering.

The forum will bring together foreign dignitaries, federal ministers, high-ranking government officials, senior executives, and influential media personalities. Among the key participants is a high-level US delegation led by Eric Meyer. Foreign investors, including Catherine Marsh, Deputy Director General of the Asian Development Bank, and a delegation from China’s Xi’an Geological Survey Center, have already arrived in Islamabad.

A focal point of the discussions will be major mineral projects, such as the Reko Diq project, which holds one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of copper and gold. The forum will also cover government policies related to mining and mineral exploration.

Located in the Chagai district of Balochistan, near the borders of Afghanistan and Iran, Reko Diq’s remote, harsh landscape presents challenges for development. Despite these hurdles, the area holds immense economic potential. However, the region faces significant underdevelopment, including weak infrastructure and limited access to basic services such as education, healthcare, and clean water.

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The forum is expected to serve as a significant platform for advancing mining initiatives and attracting foreign investment to Pakistan’s mineral sector.