Islamabad, 11 November 2026: Two investment stories are in focus this week: the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26), starting tomorrow, and a new Saudi-Pakistan joint investment fund.
PMIF26: 12–13 November, Jinnah Convention Centre
The government-organised forum, backed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) with OGDC as founding partner, brings global mining companies, financiers and policymakers to Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir are among the listed speakers.
- Day one covers financing early-stage exploration, building a mining workforce and women’s role in the sector.
- Pakistan has 92 known minerals, of which 52 are commercially mined.
- The $8.83 billion Reko Diq copper and gold project sits at the centre of the country’s mining pitch.
Saudi-Pakistan joint private equity fund
On 9 November, the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council (SPJBC), set up by both governments, announced a joint private equity fund to boost trade and investment. According to reports, about 75% of the fund’s capital is earmarked for Pakistan. Further details on size and sectors are expected later.
Why this matters for you
Foreign money flowing into mining and infrastructure can support the rupee, jobs and listed companies such as OGDC and other energy and mining stocks on the PSX. It is a long-term story, though, so treat headlines with patience rather than rushing to buy.
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FAQs (Roman Urdu)
PMIF26 kab hai?
12 aur 13 November 2026 ko Islamabad mein.
Sources: The Nation, Profit, Business Today.