ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stressed the need to fully utilise Pakistan’s mineral resources, saying that transforming the country into a competitive hub for long-term investment in the mining sector is a key objective.
Addressing participants of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 on Friday, Field Marshal Asim Munir said tapping the country’s vast mineral potential was a shared responsibility.
He assured investors, mining companies and industrial stakeholders that all necessary security arrangements would be provided to protect those involved in the sector.
He emphasised that Pakistan should move beyond exporting unprocessed minerals and focus on developing the entire value chain, including refining and manufacturing, to generate greater economic benefits.
The CDF also underscored the importance of ensuring that communities living in mineral-rich regions directly benefit from mining activities.
He said mineral development should bring tangible improvements to local livelihoods and living standards, adding that residents of resource-rich areas must experience positive changes in their daily lives.
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