A major breakthrough in Pakistan’s investment landscape has emerged as facilitation by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) paves the way for large-scale mineral investment in Balochistan, signaling what industry leaders describe as a golden era for the province’s economic future.

Five leading Pakistani business conglomerates -- Lake City Holdings, Fatima Group, Deen Group, Hilton Group, and Surti Group -- have announced plans to invest billions of dollars in Balochistan’s mineral sector.

The combined market value of these groups is estimated at around $5 billion, underlining the scale and seriousness of the proposed investments.

The investment momentum follows the signing of a joint venture agreement between Mari Minerals, a subsidiary of Mari Energy, and Globacore Minerals Limited.

Under the agreement, Globacore Minerals Limited will invest billions of dollars in mineral exploration projects across Balochistan.

Focus on gold, copper in Chagai

The joint venture will focus on the exploration of precious minerals, including gold and copper, in Chagai district, an area known for its vast but underdeveloped mineral wealth.

Experts say the initiative could unlock long-term value for both local communities and the national economy.

Former federal minister and prominent industrialist Gohar Ijaz welcomed the development, saying the start of structured mineral development would generate large-scale employment opportunities in the province.

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He emphasized that direct investment by Pakistani companies would play a decisive role in changing Balochistan’s economic direction and ensuring more inclusive growth.

SIFC-backed investment signals recovery

Analysts say the extensive investment activity in Balochistan, backed by SIFC’s facilitation, is a strong indicator of economic recovery and renewed investor confidence. The initiative is also seen as a shift toward leveraging domestic capital for strategic sectors.

With mineral development now gaining momentum, stakeholders believe Balochistan could emerge as a key driver of Pakistan’s long-term economic development.