Pakistan, April 8 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan is ready to emerge as a global mining powerhouse. Speaking at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad, he highlighted the country's rich mineral resources. These include rare earth elements, industrial minerals, and sought-after gemstones like peridot and emerald. He emphasized that Pakistan's resource corridor could reshape the global supply chain and attract significant investment.

Dar pointed out that Pakistan is located within the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt, which hosts major reserves like Reko Diq. The event attracted important figures, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, senior ministers, and representatives from over 3...