Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Pakistan aims to become a competitive destination for long-term investment in the mining sector.
Addressing participants at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, he said the country was taking every possible step to ensure security across the entire mining ecosystem.
He said the government would continue protecting mines, miners, investors, industries, projects and people associated with the sector.
Field Marshal Munir said turning Pakistan’s mineral wealth into economic gains was a shared national goal.
He stressed that Pakistan must move beyond exporting raw materials. The country should develop the entire value chain, including refining and manufacturing, to generate greater economic benefits.
He said Pakistan wanted to build long-term partnerships that could create sustainable economic value for the country and its international partners.
The Field Marshal also stressed that local communities must benefit from mineral development. People living in mineral-rich areas should see tangible improvements in their lives, he added.
Describing Pakistan’s people as hardworking, brave and determined, he said they had tremendous potential to turn dreams into reality.
“Our resources provide opportunities, while our people are the source of strength and determination needed to achieve results,” he said.
Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan must now move from potential to production, promises to action, and raw exports to value-added growth.
He stressed that developing the mining sector could help unlock Pakistan’s vast mineral wealth and create sustainable economic opportunities.
