Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo eyes Pakistan mining sector via SIFC

September 08, 2026 (MLN): The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has brought on board Japan's Sumitomo Corporation to explore investment prospects in Pakistan's mining and minerals sector, pointing to emerging projects with strong potential for foreign capital.

Sumitomo Corporation, a major Japanese trading and investment conglomerate based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, is the latest international investor to be facilitated under SIFC's outreach efforts, APP reported.

It was noted that the council continues working to link global investors with Pakistan's key economic sectors and ease their entry into commercially viable ventures.

SIFC is channelling prospective investors through a coordinated facilitation mechanism designed to offer greater clarity on available opportunities, specific projects and the broader enabling environment.

Furthermore, it was noted that Pakistan's mining and minerals sector holds considerable scope for exploration, development, value addition and downstream industrial activity, an area where SIFC is actively working to draw in international players and expand global participation.

Backed by stronger investment facilitation, dedicated security arrangements and a focus on policy continuity, the council is seeking to build a more predictable, investor-friendly climate for foreign businesses operating in the country.

The Sumitomo engagement points to rising international interest in Pakistan's resource base and reinforces SIFC's position as a central platform for driving investment facilitation, strengthening investor confidence and converting identified opportunities into sustainable commercial projects.

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