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Pakistan briefs diplomats on Minerals Investment Forum 2026 ahead of major event

Pakistan briefs diplomats on Minerals Investment Forum 2026 ahead of major event
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday held a pre-event briefing for ambassadors and diplomats based here to familiarise them with the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26).
The briefing was organised at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Additional Secretary (SIFC and Economic Diplomacy), Ambassador Abrar Hashmi, inaugurated the session, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs news release said.
Special Secretary, Petroleum Division, Mirza Nasir ud Din Mashood Ahmed, and Managing Director of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Ahmed Hayat Lak, along with their respective teams, briefed the participants on the forum’s objectives and key features.
The session provided an overview of PMIF26, including its concept, major thematic sessions, programme outline, venue, registration process and participation opportunities for ministers, diplomats, international investors and industry leaders.
The participants were also briefed on the planned exhibition and opportunities for government-to-government (G2G) and government-to-business (G2B) engagements, aimed at promoting investment and strengthening international partnerships in Pakistan’s minerals sector.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)