Pakistan gears up for minerals investment forum 2025, invites global stakeholders

Pakistan's Petroleum Minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik, has invited foreign countries to explore Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and investment opportunities.

He briefed foreign ambassadors on the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25). Malik encouraged foreign countries to participate in the dialogue, aimed at shaping the future of Pakistan’s minerals sector.

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

Speaking at an event held at Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) headquarters, Malik outlined the path of reforms Pakistan has undertaken over the past year with the help of international allies, development partners, and the support of its people.

He noted that the reserves situation is more comfortable at around $16 billion, providing more than three months of import cover. The stock market has reached an all-time high, while inflation is in single digits. As a result, interest rates have dropped from a record 22% to 12%.

Malik emphasized Pakistan’s significant mineral wealth, including one of the world’s largest copper and gold reserves. He said PMIF25 will provide international investors with insights into Pakistan’s evolving mining landscape, recent government policy reforms, and large-scale mining potential.

Ambassadors and representatives of multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, the United States, Canada, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Czech Republic, and Indonesia, attended the briefing session.

PMIF25 will serve as a premier platform for global stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan's minerals sector. The event will showcase the country’s mineral wealth through two key components: a strategic conference and an exhibition.

The conference will feature panel discussions on topics such as "Driving Responsible Growth in Mining Development." The exhibition will highlight Pakistan’s leading mining resources and technologies.

Additionally, the event will feature Pakistan’s recent policy reforms, including the National Mineral Harmonization Framework, institutional capacity-building efforts, and the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy transitions.

Participants will gain firsthand insights into Pakistan’s vision for developing its minerals sector, solidifying its position as a top investment destination.