Pakistan is set to host the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, a major event aimed at promoting the country’s mineral sector and attracting foreign investment. The two day forum will take place on April 8 and 9 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad.
The event is expected to bring together senior government officials, global mining companies, investors, and industry experts. The goal is to highlight Pakistan’s untapped mineral resources and present new opportunities in exploration, extraction, and processing.
Pakistan holds significant reserves of copper, gold, coal, rare earth elements, and other valuable minerals. Projects such as Reko Diq have already drawn international attention. However, experts believe that the country’s mineral potential remains underdeveloped due to policy gaps, infrastructure challenges, and limited foreign investment.
The forum aims to address these concerns by creating a platform for dialogue between policymakers and investors. Officials are expected to share plans for regulatory reforms, improved transparency, and investor friendly policies. Discussions will also focus on value addition, local employment, and sustainable mining practices.
By hosting PMIF26, Pakistan hopes to strengthen its position in the global minerals market. The government sees the mining sector as a key driver of economic growth, foreign exchange earnings, and long term development.
If successful, the forum could open new partnerships and signal that Pakistan is ready to play a larger role in the international minerals economy.