ISLAMABAD: Petro­le­­um Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has formally invited global stakeholders to participate in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum to be held in April.

He is currently representing Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, where he participated in high-level discussions showcasing Pakistan’s immense mineral potential to the world.

The minister took part in a ministerial panel tit­led ‘Dawn of a Global Cau­se: The Role of Govern­ments in Driving Mineral Supply.’ During the discussion, Mr Malik highlighted that the government is actively reducing systemic friction by simplifying the regulatory environment and harmonising the mineral sector framework.

Mr Malik emphasised that Pakistan possesses vast and diverse mineral potential, offering significant opportunities for global partnerships.

The panel acknowledged Pakistan’s growing prominence, recognising it as an emerging and attractive mineral destination. It was noted that, due to Pakistan’s immense potential, the world appears to be knocking at Pakistan’s door to secure minerals, reflecting increasing international interest.

On the sidelines of FMF, the mnister held a series of high-level bilateral meetings.

Published in Dawn, January 18th, 2026

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