Pakistan sits on $7tr mineral trove, claims planning minister
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Pakistan possesses an estimated $7 trillion in mineral reserves, according to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, positioning the nation as a significant player in global resource wealth. However, the country's unstable political environment remains the primary obstacle preventing international mining corporations from investing and developing these vast deposits. This structural challenge threatens to leave valuable resources untapped despite their enormous economic potential for national development.
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Pakistan sits on $7tr mineral trove, claims planning minister
Ahsan Iqbal says the country’s volatile political climate is a primary deterrent to international resource developers.
