Pakistan seeks long-term mineral investment, says Field Marshal Asim Munir

At the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan wants to attract long-term capital into its mineral sector and provide security for mining operations, investors, facilities and workers. Profit by Pakistan Today reported his remarks, which were also attributed to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan.

Munir said the country should build refining, processing and manufacturing capacity instead of depending on exports of unprocessed minerals. He also called for investment to bring visible gains to communities in resource-rich areas, and urged a shift from identifying potential to delivering production and value addition. The comments set out an ambition for a broader mineral value chain, but the report did not announce a specific investment, project or policy measure.