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ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (Alliance News): The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Islamabad, hosted a high-level virtual webinar titled “Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector – Unlocking Mineral Potential”, aimed at attracting American investors to Pakistan’s mineral and mining sector.
Held at the Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDCL) Head Office in Islamabad, the event was jointly hosted by Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker.
It brought together senior officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy, top representatives of major mineral and energy companies, officials from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), and American energy stakeholders and diplomats.
Participants included Petroleum Secretary Momin Agha, OGDCL MD Ahmed Hayat Lak, heads of GHPL, Mari Energies, PMDC, and senior representatives from Ark Metals, BMEC, BMRL, and PPL. US Embassy’s Economic Counsellor and Energy Officer also joined, along with several US business representatives who attended virtually.
Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted Pakistan’s rich mineral wealth, including gold, copper, coal, and rare earth elements vital to the global renewable energy transition.
Citing projects such as Reko Diq and recent discoveries in Chaghi and Waziristan, he emphasized Pakistan’s emerging role in the clean energy supply chain. “Renewable energy development is central to our climate goals and economic future,” he stated.
The Minister recalled the success of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), which drew over 5,000 participants and global attention to Pakistan’s mining potential.
He stressed the personal commitment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in leading the sector’s development, and assured full support from the government and SIFC for foreign investors through joint ventures and partnerships.
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker reaffirmed the US-Pakistan economic partnership, calling Pakistan’s mining sector “a significant opportunity for American companies.” Highlighting Reko Diq as one of the world’s largest undeveloped gold-copper deposits, she welcomed Pakistan’s ongoing reforms and stressed the US Embassy’s commitment to facilitating business connections.
“We see great promise in this sector and stand ready to support US firms investing in Pakistan,” she said.
Key reforms shared during the session included the National Minerals Harmonisation Framework to streamline investment procedures and regulatory alignment, and efforts to digitalize geological data and upgrade the Geological Survey of Pakistan for greater transparency.
In her closing remarks, Ms. Baker said, “We believe in Pakistan’s potential, and we see shared opportunity in its journey toward inclusive, sustainable growth.”
