Overview
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was formed in 2023 with a particular focus on attracting investment in earmarked sectors with mining being included amongst those sectors.
The SIFC acts as a single window for ‘multi-domain’ cooperation in relevant field with GCC countri es and global players from the wider world to enable an investor-friendly environment in Pakistan.
SIFC focus on mining led to Pakistan hosting its first international event on mining.
Pakistan Minerals Summit held on 1st August 2023, brought together diverse stakeholders from within the country and beyond.
Included representation from senior executives of global mining giants such as Barrick, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Ma’aden etc.
Panel on ‘Ministerial Dialogue’ had Ministers from Saudia Arabia, Azerbaijan and Pakistan discussing the way forward on policy developments for mining.
International investment houses such as Rothschild, Jeffries and PIF were present to share their insights.
Pakistan is gearing up to host its second Mining Conference in 2025.
Important stakeholders at the Pakistan Minerals Summit.
The inaugural international mining event, the Pakistan Minerals Summit 2023 received wide coverage in domestic and international media platforms.