ISLAMABAD, March 21, 2025 – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, briefed foreign ambassadors on Friday about the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25). He extended an invitation to delegates from their respective countries to explore Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and investment opportunities. The minister emphasized the importance of international participation in this transformative dialogue, which aims to shape the future of Pakistan’s minerals sector.
Event Details
Scheduled for April 8-9, 2025, the forum will be held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad. The event will bring together global ministers, leading corporations, investors, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss and explore Pakistan’s mineral potential.
Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth
During a briefing session held at the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Headquarters, the Federal Minister highlighted Pakistan’s immense mineral wealth, including some of the world’s largest reserves of copper and gold. He stated that PMIF25 will serve as a gateway for international investors to:
- Explore Pakistan’s evolving mining landscape.
- Gain insights into government policy reforms.
- Discover large-scale mining potential.
Invited Delegates
Ambassadors from the following countries attended the briefing session:
- Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Morocco, Kenya.
- Asia & Central Asia: China, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Indonesia.
- Americas & Europe: USA, Canada, Czech Republic.
PMIF25: A Premier Global Platform
PMIF25 is designed to be a premier platform for global stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s minerals sector. The event will showcase the country’s untapped mineral wealth through two key components:
1. Strategic Conference
The conference will feature high-level panel discussions, including:
- “Driving Responsible Growth in Mining Development”
- Insights into Pakistan’s mining resources and technologies.
2. Policy Reforms and Sustainable Development
The forum will highlight Pakistan’s recent policy reforms, such as:
- Introduction of the National Mineral Harmonization Framework.
- Institutional capacity building.
- Commitment to sustainable energy transitions.
Participants will gain firsthand insights into Pakistan’s strategic vision for developing its minerals sector, further solidifying its position as an attractive investment destination.
Conclusion
The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 represents a landmark opportunity for global investors to engage with Pakistan’s minerals sector. With its vast untapped resources and progressive policy reforms, Pakistan is poised to become a key player in the global mining industry.