Pakistan has assured international mining investors that they will be allowed to repatriate their invested capital, profits and dividends in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The government has highlighted its investment protection framework as part of efforts to attract foreign companies and strengthen international participation in the country’s mineral sector.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar outlined the government’s investment policy while addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad on Thursday. He said the country has established legal provisions to protect foreign investors and provide a framework for transferring their financial returns.
According to Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Investment Policy 2023 provides guarantees relating to investor protection, equitable treatment and the transfer of capital, profits and dividends, subject to relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
The announcement comes as Pakistan seeks to attract international investment into its mining industry and encourage partnerships with foreign companies. The country possesses considerable mineral resources, including copper, gold, coal, limestone, chromite and other commercially valuable minerals.
The government views the mining industry as an important area for expanding economic activity, attracting foreign capital and increasing export opportunities. However, developing these resources requires substantial investment, modern technology, technical expertise and long-term cooperation with international companies.
For foreign investors, the ability to transfer profits and dividends is an important consideration when evaluating investment destinations. Clear regulations governing capital movement can help businesses assess financial risks and understand the legal procedures involved in transferring earnings to their home countries.
Pakistan’s Investment Policy 2023 is intended to provide a framework for attracting both domestic and foreign investment. Its provisions cover investor protection and equitable treatment, alongside the transfer of investment-related financial returns in accordance with applicable regulations.
The government’s latest assurance is particularly relevant to the mining sector, where projects often require significant initial investment and extended development periods. Exploration, infrastructure construction, mineral extraction and processing facilities can involve substantial financial commitments before commercial returns are generated.
International mining companies generally assess several factors before entering a market, including regulatory stability, taxation, infrastructure, security, environmental requirements and access to financial services. Investment protection arrangements and repatriation provisions are among the considerations that can influence their decisions.
The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 provides a platform for the government to communicate these arrangements and engage with international stakeholders. The event has brought together participants from more than 60 countries, creating opportunities for discussions on mineral exploration, investment partnerships and industry development.
Pakistan also aims to encourage investment beyond the extraction of raw materials. Developing local mineral processing and value-added industries could create additional economic opportunities, support industrial growth and increase the value generated from the country’s natural resources.
The government’s assurance on capital and profit repatriation forms part of its broader effort to present Pakistan as an investment destination for international mining companies. The implementation of the announced investment protections, along with predictable regulations and efficient procedures, will remain important considerations for potential investors.
As discussions continue at the Minerals Investment Forum, international companies will have an opportunity to examine Pakistan’s mineral potential and the legal framework governing foreign investment in the sector.
