ISLAMABAD: (Click Pakistan) Pakistan has logged out a remarkable boom in mineral exports, which is being termed as a leap in the right direction to economic stability and self-dependence, officials and experts claimed.
This growth is credited greatly to reforms and facilitation by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) which has assisted in transforming the mineral sector to be one of the major pillars to the national economic growth. It is reported that SIFC-led reforms have given Pakistan a better standing in the world industrial supply chain increasing its credibility as a reliable mineral resource supplier.
In 2025, the export of minerals to China also saw a huge rise in the country of Pakistan, which further strengthened the bilateral economic relations. Statistics reveal that there was an increase in copper and copper products exports with the figures standing at 1.14 billion. There was a remarkable increase in the export of aluminum ore by 4,700 which stood at a record of $14.16 million. Zinc export to China was at $110.90 million and chromite export at $89.43 million.
The analysts observe that the growing industrial base and green energy projects in China have been pushing the demand on the mineral resources of Pakistan, and indicating new long term exports. The visit to Pakistan, made by the China-Pakistan Mineral Cooperation Forum led to the two nations agreeing to increase their cooperation by investing, transferring of technologies and value addition.
The officials state that mineral exports have become quicker and more dependable due to improved logistics and infrastructure as a result of CPEC and SIFC reforms. Through improved localization, the Pakistani mineral export can increase to between 3-4 billion in the next few years.
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