ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to becoming a competitive destination for long-term investment in the minerals sector, pledging security for mining projects, investors and workers.
Addressing participants of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, Field Marshal said all possible measures would be taken to ensure the security of the entire mining ecosystem.
He said mines, miners, investments, industries, projects and people associated with the sector would be protected, stressing that making Pakistan’s mineral wealth productive was a collective national objective.
The Field Marshal said Pakistan’s goal was not limited to exporting raw materials but included developing the complete value chain, from refining to manufacturing, to generate greater economic value.
He added that Pakistan wanted to build long-term partnerships that would create sustainable economic benefits for the country and its investment partners.
Emphasising the importance of local communities, he said mineral development must improve the lives of people living in resource-rich areas and deliver tangible benefits to them.
Describing Pakistanis as hardworking, courageous and determined, he said the country’s natural resources offered opportunities, while its people remained the driving force behind progress.
He called for moving from capacity to production, promises to action, and raw material exports to value-added growth.
