Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has termed the conclusion of Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026 a significant step towards unlocking the country's mineral potential and promoting domestic value addition.

In a post on social media platform X, the minister said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, had concluded the forum, which brought together participants from more than sixty countries.

He said the forum witnessed major investment announcements and thirteen agreements and memorandums of understanding.

The minister said the launch of the National Minerals Data Centre and the Geological Survey of Pakistan GeoPortal also marked an important milestone towards harnessing the country's mineral resources and encouraging investment in the sector.