Pakistan invites global investors to explore mineral wealth at PMIF25

March 21, 2025 (MLN): To explore Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and investment opportunities, Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik briefed foreign ambassadors on the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) and invited delegates from their respective countries to participate in the event.

He encouraged international stakeholders to join this transformative dialogue shaping the future of Pakistan’s minerals sector.

Scheduled for April 8-9, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, the forum will bring together global ministers, leading corporations, investors, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss Pakistan’s mineral potential.

Addressing an event at the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Headquarters, the Federal Minister highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing reform efforts over the past year, supported by international partners and the resilience of its people.

He noted significant improvements in the country’s economic indicators, stating that foreign reserves now stand at approximately $16 billion providing over three months of import cover.

Additionally, he pointed out that the stock market is at an all-time high, inflation has dropped to single digits, and interest rates have been reduced from a record 22% to 12%.

Emphasizing Pakistan’s immense mineral wealth, including some of the world’s largest copper and gold reserves, Malik underscored that PMIF25 will serve as a gateway for international investors.

The forum will provide insights into government policy reforms, large-scale mining opportunities, and Pakistan’s evolving mining landscape.

The briefing session was attended by ambassadors and representatives from multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, the United States, Canada, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, the Czech Republic, and Indonesia.

PMIF25 is positioned as a premier platform for global stakeholders to explore investment prospects in Pakistan’s minerals sector, as per the press release issued today.

The event will feature two key components: a strategic conference with panel discussions on responsible mining growth and an exhibition showcasing Pakistan’s leading mining resources and technologies.

The forum will also highlight Pakistan’s recent policy reforms, the introduction of the National Mineral Harmonization Framework, institutional capacity building, and the country’s commitment to sustainable energy transitions.

Participants will gain firsthand insights into Pakistan’s strategic vision for its minerals sector, reinforcing its status as an attractive destination for global investment.

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