Pakistan has assured foreign mining investors that they will be able to repatriate their investments, profits, and dividends in line with applicable laws as the government steps up efforts to attract international capital into the mineral sector.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar gave the assurance while addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad on Thursday.
He said the country’s Investment Policy 2023 guarantees investor protection, fair treatment, and the transfer of capital, profits, and dividends, subject to relevant laws and regulations.
Pakistan Highlights Investor Protection Measures
Dar said the government was working to improve investment facilitation and introduce effective mechanisms for resolving disputes.
He also highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in coordinating efforts among federal ministries, provincial governments, and other institutions.
The SIFC’s single-window system is designed to reduce administrative hurdles and make it easier for investors to pursue projects in Pakistan. The government aims to provide a more predictable environment for long-term investment.
Government Seeks Global Mining Partnerships
Dar said Pakistan wanted to turn its economic relationships with China, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf countries into greater investment, technology transfers, and industrial cooperation.
He invited international mining companies, exploration firms, and service providers to engage with federal and provincial authorities to identify opportunities in the country’s mineral sector.
Pakistan Seeks Technology and Skills Alongside Investment
The government said its strategy was not limited to attracting foreign capital. It also aims to bring advanced technology, technical expertise, skills development, and access to international markets through partnerships with overseas companies.
The initiative is intended to strengthen Pakistan’s mining and mineral processing industries and increase foreign participation in the sector.
