Addressing the participants of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that making Pakistan’s mineral wealth useful is our collective national goal. Mineral development must benefit the local populations. People of mineral-rich areas must see tangible improvements in their lives.

Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that our goal is to make Pakistan a competitive destination for long-term mineral investment. We are taking and will continue to take every possible step to ensure the security of the entire mining ecosystem.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir emphasized that mines and miners, investments, industries, projects and people associated with them will be protected. Making Pakistan’s mineral wealth useful is our collective national goal.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that our aim is not just to export raw materials but to develop the entire value chain from refining to manufacturing. We want to foster long-term partnerships that will create sustainable economic value for Pakistan and its partners.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir clarified that mineral development must benefit local populations, people in mineral-rich areas should see tangible improvements in their lives, the people of Pakistan are hardworking, courageous and determined, with a great capacity to turn dreams into reality, our resources provide opportunities, while our people are the source of strength and determination to achieve results.

The Chief of Defence Forces emphasized that we must move from capacity to production, from promises to action and from raw exports to value-added growth.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir* also raised the slogan of Pakistan Forever Long Live at the end of his speech.