Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Pakistan's goal is not just to export raw minerals but to build the entire value chain at home, from refining to manufacturing.
Addressing the ongoing Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) in Islamabad, the Chief of Defence Forces said turning the country's mineral wealth into real value is &8220;our collective national goal.
&8221; Local Communities Must Benefit The Field Marshal said mineral development must benefit local populations. He said people living in mineral-rich areas should see a tangible improvement in their lives.
He said Pakistan wants to build long-term partnerships that create lasting economic value for both the country and its partners.
&8220;Our resources provide the opportunities, while our people are the source of strength and determination needed to deliver results,&8221; he said.
Field Marshal added that Pakistan must move &8220;from potential to production, from promises to action, and from raw exports to value-added growth.
&8221; Why It Matters Exporting unprocessed ore earns far less than selling refined metal or finished products. Building refining and manufacturing capacity at home would keep more of that value, jobs and foreign exchange inside Pakistan.
At the same event, the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) said it has found an estimated 350 million tons of copper in Chagai's Dasht-e-Kain area, based on only half of its drilling data so far.
The two-day PMIF26 is being held on November 12 and 13 and follows the 2025 edition of the forum.
From an economic and commercial perspective, this development reflects dynamic market adjustments and regulatory coordination across Pakistan's financial and trade landscape.
Economic authorities, corporate oversight agencies, and market regulators maintain dedicated monitoring to stabilize commodity metrics, support corporate governance, and sustain investor confidence.
Strategic alignment between public fiscal measures and private sector initiatives remains central to boosting domestic industrial productivity and foreign exchange stability.
Financial analysts and market observers point out that transparent trading practices, formalized accounting frameworks, and reliable supply chains are essential components of long-term economic resilience.
Institutional investors and enterprise leaders are focusing on operational efficiency, digital financial technologies, and export diversification to navigate shifting macroeconomic conditions and global market pressures.
Business enterprises, institutional traders, and general consumers are advised to consult official regulatory notifications, verified market benchmarks, and authorized financial disclosures before finalizing major commercial decisions.
Official gazettes, state regulatory web portals, and certified commodity exchange records provide authentic references for transparent and compliant transactions.
From an economic and commercial perspective, this development reflects dynamic market adjustments and regulatory coordination across Pakistan's financial and trade landscape.
Economic authorities, corporate oversight agencies, and market regulators maintain dedicated monitoring to stabilize commodity metrics, support corporate governance, and sustain investor confidence.
Strategic alignment between public fiscal measures and private sector initiatives remains central to boosting domestic industrial productivity and foreign exchange stability.
Financial analysts and market observers point out that transparent trading practices, formalized accounting frameworks, and reliable supply chains are essential components of long-term economic resilience.
Institutional investors and enterprise leaders are focusing on operational efficiency, digital financial technologies, and export diversification to navigate shifting macroeconomic conditions and global market pressures.
Business enterprises, institutional traders, and general consumers are advised to consult official regulatory notifications, verified market benchmarks, and authorized financial disclosures before finalizing major commercial decisions.
Official gazettes, state regulatory web portals, and certified commodity exchange records provide authentic references for transparent and compliant transactions.