Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 opens in Islamabad
The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 began in Islamabad on 12 November. It aims to link global investors and mining companies with Pakistan's mineral sector.
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- The forum runs on 12 and 13 November at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad.
- Global investors, mining company heads and international experts are taking part.
- Business leaders and provincial governments have spoken of opportunities in minerals.
The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 began in Islamabad on Thursday, 12 November. Daily Pakistan reported that the two-day event is being held at the Jinnah Convention Centre and will continue on 13 November.
Global investors, heads of major mining companies and international experts are to take part. The forum is to discuss investment in Pakistan's minerals sector, international partnerships and new projects, and is described as an effort to create new international investment opportunities.
Daily Pakistan reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar are expected to attend. Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik will attend, as will Ahmad Hayat Lak, President of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum.
Business Recorder reported that Pakistan is seeking to connect local miners and existing leaseholders with major international mining companies through joint ventures, technology transfers and financial partnerships. This followed a meeting between a Wood Mackenzie delegation and Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on investment opportunities and partnerships.
Express News reported comments from Muhammad Ali Tabba, CEO of Lucky Cement. He said Pakistan has entered an important and promising stage in developing its mineral resources, and that the forum will offer new investment opportunities to international investors.
Tabba also said Balochistan's mineral resources have immense potential and that the local population should benefit fully from them. He said National Resources Limited is advancing mineral exploration projects.
Dr. Sebastian Loening, Executive Director of the German firm K-UTEC, said international cooperation and modern technical expertise are essential to make full use of Pakistan's mineral resources. Express News reported that K-UTEC says it can provide technical expertise for finding and examining deposits, along with seismic monitoring and backfill design for underground mining.
Express News also reported that the Sindh government has invited local and foreign investors to explore and export minerals, and that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made important progress in promoting mineral investment.
Background
khabr.pk reported on 3 November that the government was preparing a fiscal incentive package for copper and gold investment under the National Mineral Policy 2026, which might be presented to foreign investors at this forum. On 6 and 10 November we reported the forum dates and that it has SIFC support and aims to attract global mining companies.
Why it matters for Pakistan
The forum is aimed at bringing foreign mining investment to Pakistan, which could create jobs and support exports. Balochistan, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are among the provinces whose mineral sectors were discussed. Tabba's remarks stress that local communities in Balochistan should benefit from any development.
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