PM welcomes Canadian govt’s interest

ISLAMABAD: In a recent meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his support to Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines for exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan's copper, gold, and critical minerals sectors. During the conversation with Ivanhoe Mines' founder and executive co-chairman, Robert Friedland, the prime minister expressed enthusiasm for the company's interest in Pakistan and its potential collaboration with local partners.

Sharif highlighted Pakistan's significant reserves of copper, gold, and other critical minerals and emphasized that international partnerships could play a crucial role in developing the sector and boosting economic growth. He further assured that the government would facilitate foreign investment, stating that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) would provide support to the company's investment plans.

Sharif also welcomed the memorandums of understanding exchanged at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, deeming them as a positive step towards encouraging investment in the mining sector. Friedland conveyed his confidence in Pakistan's mineral potential, while the visiting delegation appreciated the government's efforts to promote economic reforms and regional stability.