Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has pledged comprehensive security for Pakistan’s mining sector, assuring protection for mines, miners, investments, industries and personnel associated with mineral projects to encourage long-term investment.
Addressing participants at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, he said Pakistan aims to become a competitive destination for international mineral investment and transform its natural resources into sustainable economic opportunities.
Field Marshal Munir said the country was taking every possible measure to secure the entire mining ecosystem.
He reiterated that all necessary steps would continue to protect mines, miners, investments, industries, ongoing projects and everyone associated with the sector.
He described harnessing Pakistan’s mineral wealth as a collective national objective requiring coordinated efforts and long-term commitment.
The ultimate goal, he said, was to establish Pakistan as a competitive destination for investors seeking sustainable, long-term partnerships.
Focus on Value Addition and Manufacturing
Field Marshal Munir stressed that Pakistan’s mineral development strategy was not limited to exporting raw materials but also included building the entire value chain through refining and manufacturing.
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He said the country needed to move from potential to production, from promises to practical implementation, and from raw mineral exports towards value-added economic growth.
He added that Pakistan was seeking long-term partnerships capable of generating sustainable economic benefits for both the country and its international partners.
Local Communities Must Benefit From Mineral Development
The field marshal emphasised that communities living in mineral-rich regions must directly benefit from the development of natural resources.
He said tangible improvements should be reflected in people’s lives, ensuring that mineral development creates meaningful economic and social opportunities for local populations.
He also highlighted Pakistan’s human potential, describing its people as hardworking, courageous and determined, with the ability to turn national aspirations into reality.
“Our resources provide opportunities, while our people serve as the source of strength and resolve required to achieve results,” he said.
Concluding his address, Field Marshal Munir reiterated the need to transform Pakistan’s mineral potential into tangible economic progress, ending with the slogan: “Long live Pakistan.”
