KARACHI / ISLAMABAD — Pakistan will offer investors clear and uniform fiscal terms for mining projects, without requiring "case-by-case" negotiations, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Friday, as the government sought to attract long-term investment in the country's mineral sector. Addressing the second day of the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad, Malik said, “Our aim is straightforward.
We want clear fiscal terms available to every responsible company without the need to negotiate special arrangements on a case-to-case basis." The forum brought together international investors and government officials as Pakistan sought to attract foreign investment in its mineral sector, with provincial leaders outlining investment opportunities, incentives and development plans. “Terms that are attractive and fair for investors, to the provinces and to the federal government alike,“ he added. The minister said the government was also committed to providing "security and safety for the mine sites, logistics and above all trained human resources." “Special arrangements have been made to augment the security framework for uninterrupted operations of mines in a conducive environment,“ he added.
Malik said the government was investing in better geological data, led largely by the Geological Survey of Pakistan, to help investors scientifically assess risks associated with mining projects. The government was also developing road connectivity between Chagai's mineral-rich belt and Gwadar port, as well as linking Thar coal to power plants, to facilitate transportation and connect mineral resources with international markets. “For too long, we have exported raw ore or concentrate and imported the finished products to meet our requirements.