From Daily Times · Sajid Salamat · · 50s
Pakistan Boosts Mining Security and Investment
Government pledges security, infrastructure and skilled labor for Pakistan's mining sector.
In brief
Government pledges security, infrastructure and skilled labor for Pakistan's mining sector. Pakistan's government commits to securing mining sites, improving infrastructure, and training workers to support sustainable mineral operations. Originally reported by Daily Times.
Government Security Commitment
The government pledges security and safety at mine sites and logistics routes for uninterrupted mining operations.
“The government was committed to ensuring security and safety at mine sites, along logistics routes and, above all, for trained human resources to support uninterrupted mining operations in a conducive environment”
Mining Investment Forum
Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik addressed Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026.
“Addressing the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26), he said special arrangements had been made to strengthen the security framework for mining operations”
Geological Data Investment
Government invests in geological data through Geological Survey of Pakistan for investor risk assessment.
“He said the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was investing in improving geological data through the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), recognising that investors could not accurately assess project risks without reliable scientific information”
Exploration Licenses Growth
Over 40 mineral exploration licenses granted in Chagai and Khuzdar districts of Balochistan.
“He said more than 40 mineral exploration licences had recently been granted in the Chagai and Khuzdar districts of Balochistan alone, reflecting growing private sector participation in strategic and critical minerals”
Infrastructure Development
Government develops road connectivity between Chagai and Gwadar Port, linking Thar coal to power plants.
“The minister said the government was developing road connectivity between Chagai’s mineral-rich belt and Gwadar Port, as well as linking Thar coal resources with power plants, to facilitate transportation and connect Pakistan’s mineral resources with international markets”
Value Chain Shift
Government advances copper smelting to capture greater value across the supply chain.
“He said the government was now advancing copper smelting to capture greater value across the supply chain, from mining to finished metal”
The bottom line
Pakistan's government commits to securing mining sites, improving infrastructure, and training workers to support sustainable mineral operations.
