Islamabad:People from across Pakistan are urging for concerted efforts to transform the nation into a major global mineral power by leveraging its vast mineral resources.

According to Radio Pakistan, there is significant potential in the gold and copper reserves located in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which could bolster the national economy if explored and developed with modern technologies.

The recent Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad saw participation from over 60 countries, highlighting the growing interest of international investors in Pakistan's mineral potential. The forum's success reflects an increasing global focus on the country's resources.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's initiatives to enhance Pakistan's economic self-reliance and attract foreign investment in the minerals sector have been widely appreciated. There is confidence among the people that effective government policies and mineral development projects will generate new employment opportunities for local communities.

Citizens have urged the government to take immediate and concrete steps to position Pakistan as a leading global player in the minerals sector.