ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government will introduce its National Minerals Framework 2025 at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), which will take place from April 8 to 9 in Islamabad. This initiative aims to streamline mining regulations across provinces, creating a structured, investor-friendly policy to attract both local and international investment.
The framework was developed in collaboration with the provinces of Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB). It seeks to establish a consistent regulatory system for the mining sector. It stresses safety, environmental sustainability, and efficient resource extraction. While also promoting strategic international partnerships to boost industry growth.
Extensive consultations with essential stakeholders produced the framework so it can serve both stakeholders and achieve its intended effectiveness. The provincial governments maintain active involvement by conducting regular briefings to their chief secretaries and chief ministers concerning decision-making processes. The framework now reflects regional goals because stakeholders have contributed their feedback.
Both big and small operators within mining have brought essential insights to the development process. By incorporating industry feedback, the policy now provides sustainable mining framework solutions for addressed concerns. The implementation process is facilitated by State-owned enterprises, which help maintain coordination between entities while improving regulatory procedures.
The Ministry of Law and Justice has worked hard to align the framework with existing legislation. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) has reviewed legal aspects to ensure obedience and prevent any disputes in the future.
The framework offers three sets of enhancements to foreign direct investment (FDI) through tax incentives for exploration activities combined with accelerated licensing processing and a defined resolution system. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) supports this initiative to establish Pakistan as the leading choice for mining investment.
The development of this framework examines Chile’s mining sector because its regulatory changes successfully attracted international investors. Chile rose to the top rank of copper production worldwide thanks to its expanded position, which provided 27 per cent of the global copper supply. Through these reforms, Pakistan established employment opportunities, built upgraded facilities and implemented green mining technologies that the nation intends to replicate.
Pakistan’s National Minerals Framework 2025: Showcasing countries mineral wealth
Pakistan possesses extensive mineral resources that consist of copper alongside iron and gold and marble and gypsum at an assessed value exceeding $6 trillion. The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 will demonstrate these hidden resources to world investors and leading industry members and decision-makers.
At PMIF25 the program illustrates both reform measures alongside infrastructure progress as well as investment promotion programs. Pakistan works through alliance building and regulatory transformation to become a worldwide frontrunner in responsible mining operations and resource extraction.
