Dr Abdul Hanan (Mineral Expert): Pakistan is rich at mineral resources. Therefore, two day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum is going to be a game changer in the exploration of mineral sector in Pakistan. A large number of experts and delegates from a number of countries are participating in this conference. Thus such business summits may attract foreign investment, create job opportunities and boost economic activities in the country. Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum commencing tomorrow is aimed at highlighting the investment potential in Pakistan's mineral resources. Our government has developed mineral policy which covers almost all the concerned aspects related to the development of mineral sector in the country. The massiveness of the event is obvious from the fact that around 300 delegates from several countries are participating in the event. There will be important sessions on investment in major mineral projects including Reko Diq and government policies. The overwhelming participation of the international investors in the Forum will open new opportunities for development in the minerals sector. this investment forum will be made a regular annual forum from now onwards. the first phase of Reko Diq project will be completed by 2028, bringing in the revenue stream. The second phase of Reko Diq will be completed by 2034. 

Shahzad Ashfaq (Mineral Expert):Pakistan has made significant progress in mineral development as Reko Diq project is a globally known mine. Actually global mineral investors follow the trend and then go for making investment in any country. Now local companies are also showing keen interest in mineral exploration because now situation of availability of required experts and infrastructure has improved significantly. The government and SIFC have provided maximum level of facilitations to the investors. Therefore, now the international and even local investors have changed their viewpoint about ease of doing business in Pakistan and very much inclined to invest in Pakistan. Once an investment is made in mines, it is termed as a long term investment and it continues to generate profits for upcoming almost five decades. Therefore we eye an uplift of mineral sector in result of Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum.