Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event
Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik.
ISLAMABAD:
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a briefing session with Pakistan’s ambassadors and high commissioners posted in key foreign capitals to advance preparations and mobilise international participation for the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26).
According to a statement issued on Friday, the session was conducted virtually with Pakistan’s Missions abroad, while senior officials from the Petroleum Division and representatives of key public sector entities attended in person. The meeting focused on aligning diplomatic outreach with national economic priorities and positioning PMIF26 as a global platform for investment in Pakistan’s mineral and mining sector.
During the briefing, the minister outlined the vision, scale and strategic importance of PMIF26, describing the forum as a national economic priority. He urged ambassadors and high commissioners to actively engage with leading mining companies, institutional investors, financial institutions and relevant government counterparts in their host countries to ensure broad-based and meaningful international participation.
The minister said PMIF26 would serve as a platform for promoting mining awareness, stimulating economic activity and attracting sustainable investment into Pakistan’s mineral sector.
Recalling the previous edition, he noted that PMIF 2025 was organised in line with international standards and delivered tangible outcomes.
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