Pakistan pitched its mineral resources and proposed regulatory easing to international investors at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, emphasising the country’s untapped potential and efforts to attract foreign capital.

Led by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Pakistan’s delegation promoted the nation’s diverse geology, strategic vision for mining sector growth and planned reforms to streamline regulatory processes and harmonise the mineral framework to improve the investment climate.

The outreach is part of Islamabad’s broader push to position the country as an emerging hub for mineral extraction and value-chain development.

At the forum, which drew delegations and business representatives from around the world, Minister Malik held a series of bilateral meetings, including with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef.

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in mining and exploring joint investment opportunities, with the Saudi side highlighting the vast prospects for collaboration and offering support through technical expertise and knowledge exchange.

Both sides reiterated the strength of longstanding ties and the potential for expanded economic and industrial engagement.

The Pakistan pavilion at the FMF showcased key projects and investment opportunities, drawing interest from global mining stakeholders.

Participants included at least 13 Pakistani state-owned and private companies spanning the mineral value chain, including exploration and mining firms.

Islamabad also extended invitations to global investors to attend the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, scheduled for April 2026, as an expanded platform for policy dialogue, joint ventures and investment coordination.

The engagements underscored Pakistan’s commitment to market-friendly reforms and bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia in one of the world’s most dynamic sectors, while highlighting the country’s emerging role in global minerals development.