Pakistan Promises Foreign Mining Investors Full Repatriation of Capital and Profits

Pakistan has assured foreign mining investors that they can repatriate their capital, profits, and dividends in accordance with applicable laws, as the government seeks to attract international investment into the country's mineral sector. The assurance was given by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar while addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad on Thursday.

Dar outlined the investment protection framework, stating that Pakistan's Investment Policy 2023 provides for investor protection, equitable treatment, and the transfer of capital, profits, and dividends as per relevant laws and regulations. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving investment facilitation and establishing mechanisms for resolving disputes.

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in strengthening coordination between federal ministries, provincial governments, and other institutions. Through its single-window mechanism, the SIFC aims to address administrative hurdles and facilitate investment projects, helping to position Pakistan as a competitive and predictable destination for long-term investment.

Dar also noted Pakistan's economic partnerships with China, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf countries, expressing the government's desire to translate these relationships into investment, technology transfers, and industrial cooperation. He invited international mining companies, exploration firms, and related service providers to engage with federal and provincial institutions to explore opportunities in Pakistan's mineral sector.

The government said its investment strategy extends beyond attracting foreign capital to securing technology, technical expertise, skills development, and access to international markets. The initiative is aimed at developing Pakistan's mining and mineral processing industries through international partnerships and greater participation by foreign investors.