Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic and institutional efforts to attract global investment in its minerals sector as the Ministry of Energy and Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) convened a high-level briefing session with Pakistan’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners posted abroad.
The virtual meeting connected Pakistan’s diplomatic missions worldwide with senior government and corporate leadership gathered at the Ministry of Energy. The session was chaired by Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik.
Among those present were Mirza Nasiruddin Mashood Ahmad, Special Secretary Ministry of Energy, MD/CEO OGDC Ahmed Hayat Lak, senior officials from the Ministry’s Mineral Wing, and heads of key state-owned enterprises.
Strategic Focus on PMIF 2026
The briefing focused on preparations for the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) — a flagship initiative jointly organised by OGDC and the Ministry of Energy with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
Minister Malik outlined the forum’s objectives, scale, and strategic significance, describing it as a cornerstone platform to showcase Pakistan’s vast mineral potential and attract foreign direct investment.
He urged Pakistan’s envoys to proactively engage mining companies, investors, technology partners, and relevant government institutions in their host countries, encouraging strong international participation in the upcoming forum.
Expanding Opportunities Across the Value Chain
Speaking during the session, OGDC MD/CEO Ahmed Hayat Lak emphasised that PMIF26 extends beyond traditional mining stakeholders.
He noted that the event will create opportunities not only for exploration and mining firms but also for:
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Service providers
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Technology companies
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Equipment manufacturers
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Processing and refining industries
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Ancillary and support services
Lak highlighted Pakistan’s minerals sector as offering substantial opportunities across the entire value chain — from exploration and development to downstream processing and services.
Islamabad to Host Global Minerals Gathering
The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 will take place in Islamabad on April 8–9, 2026.
The two-day event will feature:
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Strategic Conference
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Technical Conference
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International Exhibition
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Gemstone Exhibition
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Comprehensive Resource Library
These components aim to provide investors with technical insights, policy clarity, and data-driven resources to support informed investment decisions in Pakistan’s mining landscape.
Driving International Investment Momentum
The high-level diplomatic outreach reflects Pakistan’s broader strategy to position its minerals sector as a global investment destination. By mobilising its missions abroad, the government seeks to ensure robust international participation and partnerships at PMIF26.
The forum is expected to serve as a pivotal platform connecting policymakers, investors, corporations, and technology leaders to unlock Pakistan’s untapped mineral wealth and accelerate sectoral growth.
