Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum to open in Islamabad on November 12
The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 will be held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad on November 12 and 13. It aims to bring together global investors, mining companies and experts.
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- PMIF '26 runs on November 12 and 13 at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are scheduled as key speakers
- More than 50 research papers will be presented at the technical conference
The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF '26) will be held in Islamabad on November 12 and 13 at the Jinnah Convention Centre, according to 24 News Business. The event is meant to bring together global investors, mining companies and international experts.
The Nation and ProPakistani reported that the forum will gather mining executives, investors, policymakers, financial institutions and technical experts to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan's minerals sector.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are scheduled to be key speakers, 24 News Business reported.
Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervaiz Malik has invited international investors and mining companies to take part. He said the government is working to create a transparent and investor-friendly environment to attract investment in the minerals sector.
OGDCL Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Hayat Lak has also invited global investors and mining experts to visit Islamabad.
The programme includes sessions on mineral sector development, modern technology, workforce training and women's participation. Discussions will cover geological surveys, data sharing and international technical cooperation to identify and explore Pakistan's mineral resources.
One dedicated session will address development of technical skills at the national level, particularly in view of major projects such as Reko Diq. Other talks will look at security, environmental protection and building the confidence of local communities in mining projects.
More than 50 research papers on Pakistan's minerals and geology will be presented at the technical conference. The event will also have an international exhibition, a Mineral Expo and a European Pavilion showing advanced machinery, mineral samples and mining technologies.
Why it matters for Pakistan
The forum is aimed at attracting foreign investment to Pakistan's minerals sector, which could bring mining investment and jobs. Its sessions on technical skills and workforce training, linked to projects such as Reko Diq, concern workers and local communities near mining sites. Mining companies and investors will get a venue to meet officials and see Pakistan's geological data and exploration plans.
