ISLAMABAD: A delegation from Wood Mackenzie called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at his office to discuss investment opportunities, international partnerships and preparations for the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum. During the meeting, the minister highlighted Pakistan\u2019s vast and largely untapped mineral potential, particularly in copper, antimony, iron ore, gemstones and other critical minerals. He emphasized that developing the mining sector could significantly boost exports, attract foreign investment and create new opportunities for industrial growth, said a release issued here on Thursday. Jam Kamal Khan stressed the importance of investor-friendly policies, competitive taxation, reduced import duties on specialized mining equipment and greater coordination between federal and provincial governments to facilitate international investors. The Minister particularly emphasized connecting small-scale Pakistani miners and existing leaseholders with major international mining companies through joint ventures, technology transfer and financial partnerships. DNA
\nHighlighting the Ministry of Commerce\u2019s role, he said tariff rationalization, trade agreements, improved market access and development of professional services could help Pakistan become a competitive destination for mineral investment.
\nThe Minister also advocated a phased approach to value addition, emphasizing that commercially viable mining operations would pave the way for future investment in copper smelting, refining and downstream manufacturing. He proposed stronger international collaboration across the mineral value chain, enabling countries to combine their strengths in exploration, processing, technology and trade.
\nThe Wood Mackenzie delegation discussed international investment trends, fiscal competitiveness and opportunities for developing Pakistan\u2019s mining-services ecosystem. The delegation also exchanged views with the Minister on preparations for the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum and Pakistan\u2019s potential to attract leading international mining investors.
\nThe Minister reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to transforming its mineral wealth into sustainable economic growth, enhanced exports, employment opportunities and long-term international investment partnerships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from Wood Mackenzie called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at his office to discuss investment opportunities, international partnerships and preparations for the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum. During the meeting, the minister highlighted Pakistan\u2019s vast and largely untapped mineral potential, particularly in copper, antimony, iron ore, gemstones and other critical […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":524949,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-577481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\n