Balochistan Offers Vast Mineral Investment Opportunities: CM Bugti

ISLAMABAD |  Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said the province’s vast mineral reserves and natural resources offer significant opportunities for domestic and foreign investment, with the mining sector holding considerable potential to contribute to economic growth.

Chief minister briefs Deputy PM Ishaq Dar on mineral reserves, mining sector initiatives and investment prospects at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026

He made the remarks while visiting the Balochistan Mines and Minerals Department’s exhibition stall at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026 in Islamabad.

During the visit, Bugti briefed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Balochistan’s mineral deposits, ongoing mining sector initiatives and investment opportunities.

The chief minister emphasized the importance of promoting Balochistan’s mineral potential among national and international investors to attract investment and support the province’s economic development.

Balochistan Offers Vast Mineral Investment Opportunities: CM Bugti

He described the forum as an important platform for showcasing Balochistan’s natural resources and strengthening investment prospects in the mining industry.

Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade Vice Chairman Bilal Khan Kakar and Mines Secretary Syedal Khan Luni accompanied the chief minister during the visit.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, federal ministers and senior officials were also present.

Bugti said highlighting the province’s mineral wealth and investment opportunities could help strengthen economic activity and encourage more effective utilization of Balochistan’s natural resources.