{"id":8216,"date":"2026-11-13T15:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=8216"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:20:23","slug":"field-marshal-asim-munir-urges-turning-mineral-wealth-into-national-prosperity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=8216","title":{"rendered":"Field Marshal Asim Munir Urges Turning Mineral Wealth Into National Prosperity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Pakistan must turn its mineral wealth into national development and economic prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad, Field Marshal Asim Munir said the focus must shift from exporting raw materials to developing the full value chain, including refining and manufacturing. He said local communities must also benefit directly from mineral resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local Communities Must Benefit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said making Pakistan&#8217;s mineral wealth productive is a collective national goal, and it is essential that the benefits of development reach people in mineral-rich areas and bring tangible improvement to their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chief of Defence Forces said Pakistan is rich in mineral resources and needs an integrated strategy to convert them into national development and economic prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the real benefit of mineral development will only come when people in mineral-rich regions are part of the process and can clearly see positive change in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Field Marshal said Pakistan&#8217;s aim is not just to export raw minerals but to develop the entire value chain at home, including refining, processing and manufacturing. This will maximise economic gains and create new opportunities for industry, investment and employment, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said Pakistan wants to promote long-term partnerships that create sustainable economic value for the country and its international partners, which requires effective use of available resources and investment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Potential to Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Praising the people of Pakistan, he said they are hardworking, brave and determined, with the ability to turn their dreams into reality. 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