Pakistan aims to become competitive hub for mineral investment: Asim Munir
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Pakistan aims to become a competitive destination for long-term mineral investment, pledging comprehensive security for the country’s mining ecosystem.
Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad on Friday, the Field Marshal said Pakistan is taking all possible measures to ensure the security of the entire mining ecosystem.
He said mines, miners, investments, industries, projects, and all people associated with the sector would receive adequate protection.
Field Marshal Asim Munir described harnessing Pakistan’s mineral wealth as a collective national objective, stressing that the country’s ambitions went beyond exporting raw materials.
He said Pakistan intended to develop the entire mineral value chain, including refining and manufacturing, to generate greater economic value within the country.
The army chief said Pakistan sought long-term partnerships that would create sustainable economic benefits for the country and its investment partners.
He emphasised that mineral development must also benefit local communities, saying people living in mineral-rich areas should see tangible improvements in their lives.
Highlighting the country’s human potential, Field Marshal Asim Munir said Pakistanis were hardworking, courageous and determined, with the ability to turn their dreams into reality.
He said the country’s resources provided opportunities, while its people were the source of strength and determination needed to achieve results.
The chief of defence forces stressed the need to move from potential to productivity, from promises to action, and from raw material exports to value-added economic growth.
He said providing a secure and conducive environment for domestic and foreign investors would help attract new investment to the mineral sector, contributing to economic stability and long-term development.
With inputs from Radio Pakistan