ISLAMABAD — Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Friday that Pakistan was aiming to become a competitive destination for long-term mineral investment. He made the remarks while addressing the participants of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad, according to state-run Radio Pakistan .
Delegations, exhibitors and attendees have arrived from across the world to attend the event. As the two-day event opened on Thursday, Pakistan showcased its vast mineral resources, ranging from coal and salt to gold and critical minerals, to attract international investment, promising predictable, investor-friendly policies, institutional support and security. On Friday, CDF Munir said all possible measures were being taken to ensure the security of the entire mining ecosystem.
He said mines and miners, investments, industries, projects and all associated people would be provided adequate protection, the Radio Pakistan report said. He added that harnessing Pakistan’s mineral wealth was a collective national objective. He also emphasised that the country’s goal was not merely to export raw materials but to develop the entire value chain, including refining and manufacturing, it added.