Government of Pakistan in collaboration with the USA Embassy in Pakistan, hosted a high-level webinar \u201cOpportunities in Pakistan\u2019s Mining Sector \u2013 Unlocking Mineral Potential\u201d aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Pakistan\u2019s minerals and mining sector to American investors and companies.
\nThis direct line virtual event was hosted together by Federal Minister of Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik and U.S. Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker at Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDCL) Head Office in Islamabad.<\/p>\n
According to a news release of the ministry, the webinar brought together senior officials from Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), leading Pakistani mineral and energy companies, representatives of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), and top USA diplomats and energy sector stakeholders.
\nSecretary Petroleum Momin Agha, MD OGDCL Ahmed Hayat Lak, Managing Directors of GHPL and Mari Energies, DG Mines, MD PMDC, and senior representatives from Ark Metals, BMEC, BMRL, and PPL, US Embassy\u2019s Economic Counsellor, and Energy Officer participated, along with various American business representatives who virtually attended the event.
\nOn the occasion, Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted the vast potential of Pakistan\u2019s mining sector. \u201cPakistan is richly endowed with mineral resources, including gold, copper, coal, rare earth elements and other critical minerals essential for renewable energy transition,\u201d he said. The Minister noted the international significance of the Reko Diq copper-gold project and pointed to recent discoveries in Balochistan\u2019s Chaghi district and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s Waziristan region.
\nHe emphasized Pakistan\u2019s role in global transition towards clean energy, citing the country\u2019s abundant reserves of critical minerals as a foundation for its green transition. \u201cRenewable energy development is central to our climate goals and economic future. We are facilitating this shift by supporting the mining of essential minerals and improving ease of doing business,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Minister also acknowledged the success of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), held earlier this year, which attracted over 5,000 participants and brought global attention to Pakistan\u2019s mineral wealth. \u201cPMIF25 marked a turning point, showcasing Pakistan as a serious player in the global minerals economy,\u201d he said, while inviting USA companies to explore public-private partnerships and joint ventures. He stressed how Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif & COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are personally leading the development of mining sector in Pakistan.
\nThe Minister emphasised that Government of Pakistan and SIFC are fully committed to provide all kinds of facilitation to international companies in building partnerships aimed at unlocking Pakistan\u2019s vast mineral reserves.
\nUSA Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Natalie Baker reaffirmed the long-standing economic partnership between the United States of America and Pakistan. \u201cPakistan offers immense opportunities in the minerals sector. With one of the world\u2019s largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits at Reko Diq, and a strong commitment to economic reforms, this is the right time for USA investors to explore and engage,\u201d she said.
\n Ms. Baker commended Pakistan\u2019s recent policy efforts to unlock the mining sector\u2019s potential and underscored the USA Embassy\u2019s commitment to supporting American businesses looking to invest in Pakistan. \u201cWe are here to facilitate connections and create win-win partnerships. USA investors have long contributed to Pakistan\u2019s development, and we see great promise in this sector,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Participants were briefed on ongoing regulatory reforms, including the development of a National Minerals Harmonisation Framework aimed at streamlining investment procedures and aligning federal and provincial regulations.
\nThe digitalization of geological data and the upgrading of the Geological Survey of Pakistan are also underway to improve transparency and data access for investors.
\nIn her closing remarks, Ms. Baker reiterated the USA government\u2019s commitment to supporting Pakistan\u2019s economic development and deepening bilateral economic ties. \u201cWe believe in Pakistan\u2019s potential, and we see shared opportunity in its journey toward inclusive, sustainable growth,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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