The government has announced plans to establish specialised gemstone exports hubs aimed at increasing the value of Pakistan’s natural resources and boosting international trade, officials said. Read More: $8-12 billion of Pakistan’s gold trade hides in the shadows: CCP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review progress and align the country’s gemstone […]
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Pakistan pushes critical minerals as key to sustainable growth
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting critical minerals as a driver of sustainable development and economic progress during a United Nations briefing on energy and resource security. The country pledged to work closely with members of the UN Security Council and other international partners to ensure that mineral resources contribute to stability, innovation, and […]
Nokundi elders reject CDC under Reko Diq project
QUETTA: Tribal elders of Nokundi have rejected the performance of the Community Development Committee (CDC) formed under the Reko Diq Mining Project and demanded its immediate dissolution and reconstitution, citing lack of representation and loss of public trust. Read More: Reko Diq committed to local employment, procurement Addressing a joint press conference in Nokundi on […]
US plans $1.6bn investment in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth
The United States (US) is planning to invest $1.6 billion in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth in exchange for a 10 per cent equity stake, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. Read More: Pakistan Sends First Rare Earth Shipment to US According to the report, the government investment, alongside a separate $1 […]
Value addition key to unlocking Pakistan critical minerals exports
Pakistan must move beyond export raw critical minerals and focus on processing and value addition to boost foreign exchange earnings and achieve sustainable economic growth, according to a policy note issued by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA). Read More: The National Interest highlights reforms in Pakistan’s mineral sector The policy note followed […]
Shehbaz seeks expanded trade with Australia
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for expanding trade and investment between Pakistan and Australia during a meeting in Islamabad. He highlighted agriculture and livestock as key sectors for future cooperation. He shared these views while welcoming Australian High Commissioner Tim Kane. He welcomed Australia’s interest in Pakistan’s mining and minerals sector and praised Reko Diq’s […]
UAE pledges $50bn investment in Canada’s AI and energy
The United Arab Emirates announced plans to invest up to $50 billion in Canada, targeting artificial intelligence, energy, and mining projects. The agreement was signed during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Abu Dhabi. The UAE said the deal aims to strengthen economic and technological collaboration between the two countries. The investment framework involves […]
US delegation explores Pakistan’s critical minerals potential
ISLAMABAD: A high-level US delegation met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Friday to discuss cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, aiming to establish secure and transparent critical mineral supply chains for American industry. Read More: Pakistan’s Minerals: The New Geopolitical Bargaining Chip The delegation, led by Robert Louis Strayer II, president of the […]
US-Pakistan collaboration set to transform minerals sector
Pakistan has invited the US Critical Minerals Forum to present a structured framework for collaboration in its minerals and mining sector. This marks a major policy-level opening for US investment, technology transfer, and sustainable development. The development followed a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Muhamm ad Aurangzeb and Robert Louis Strayer II, President of the […]