Ishaq Dar Reveals New Plan for Pakistan’s Mineral Export Industry
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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar unveiled Pakistan's strategy to transform the country's mineral export industry during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad. Rather than merely exporting raw minerals, the government aims to establish a comprehensive mineral value chain by attracting investments in various sectors.
These include mining, technology, processing facilities, energy, transportation, and logistics. The initiative seeks to shift the focus from resource extraction to the domestic production of mineral-based products. Deputy Dar emphasized Pakistan's abundant mineral resources, particularly copper and gold located along the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt in the west.
Other notable resources include iron ore, chromite, lead, zinc, coal, rock salt, marble, gypsum, and gemstones. The surge in demand for critical minerals like copper, essential for electric vehicles, battery storage, clean energy, and advanced technologies, presents significant opportunities for Pakistan to draw international investment.
The Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in Balochistan serves as a prime example of how international expertise, federal involvement, and provincial ownership can facilitate large-scale mining ventures. Deputy Dar's vision is to utilize mineral development to diversify Pakistan's exports, stimulate domestic manufacturing, and bolster the nation's industrial capabilities.
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