Web Desk: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to becoming a competitive destination for long-term mineral investment, pledging comprehensive security for mining operations, investors and industrial projects.
Addressing participants of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces said unlocking Pakistan’s vast mineral wealth was a collective national objective requiring sustained investment, industrial development and effective implementation.
Field Marshal Munir said authorities were taking all possible measures to protect the country’s entire mining ecosystem, including mines, miners, investors, industries and associated development projects.
He emphasised that providing a secure environment remained essential for attracting international investment and establishing sustainable economic partnerships.
Furthermore, he said Pakistan aimed to develop long-term collaborations that would generate lasting economic benefits for the country and its investment partners.
Highlighting the need for industrial transformation, Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan must move beyond exporting unprocessed minerals and establish a complete value chain encompassing refining, processing and manufacturing.
He stressed that mineral development should create sustainable economic opportunities rather than remain limited to raw material exports.
The army chief also emphasised that people living in mineral-rich regions must experience tangible improvements in their lives as mining activities expand.
He described Pakistanis as hardworking, courageous and determined, saying the country’s people possessed the strength and capability to transform national ambitions into achievements.
Concluding his address, Field Marshal Munir called for decisive action to unlock Pakistan’s economic potential.
He stressed the need to move from potential to production, from promises to implementation and from raw exports to value-added growth.
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