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Pakistan aims to move beyond raw mineral exports, says Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that Pakistan’s goal is not just to extract minerals and export them in raw form, but to steadily build the capacity to process, refine and manufacture them at home. He was speaking at the opening session of the third Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF-26) in Islamabad, which has drawn participants from more than 60 countries. Dar said the turnout showed “growing international interest in Pakistan’s mineral potential” and confidence in the government’s commitment to long-term partnerships in the sector. He added t...
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