US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Monday underscored the vast potential for American companies to invest in Pakistan’s critical minerals sector during a Direct Line webinar hosted at the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Head Office in Islamabad.
US Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker on Monday underscored the vast potential for American companies to invest in Pakistan’s critical minerals sector during a Direct Line webinar hosted at the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Head Office in Islamabad.
The webinar, aimed at expanding business opportunities for U.S. firms, brought together key stakeholders including Pakistan’s Minister of Energy, Ali Pervaiz Malik, and senior government officials who laid out investment prospects in the country’s resource-rich landscape.
CDA Baker highlighted the enduring economic partnership between the United States and Pakistan, calling attention to Pakistan’s abundant but largely untapped reserves of vital minerals such as copper, gold, lithium, and antimony. She pointed to recent reforms implemented by the Government of Pakistan to create a more investor-friendly environment as a positive step toward attracting international business.
A central point of discussion was the Reko Diq copper and gold project, originally discovered through a joint US-Pakistan geological survey in 1961. Now moving into the development phase, the massive mining venture is projected to yield close to $1 billion in U.S. exports and more than $75 billion in long-term economic output, marking it as one of the region’s most promising economic drivers.
Reaffirming the United States’ commitment to fostering commercial ties, the U.S. Mission in Pakistan announced its continued support for American businesses interested in operating within the country. Embassy and Consulate staff, along with specialists from the Department of Commerce, are prepared to assist companies with registration procedures, navigating regulatory frameworks, and forming strategic local partnerships.
Baker encouraged US companies to actively explore opportunities in Pakistan’s evolving mining sector, which is witnessing rising demand for specialized services such as geophysical surveying, infrastructure development, and project management.
Closing her remarks, CDA Baker emphasized that deepening commercial cooperation between the two countries can unlock significant mutual benefits. “Stronger US-Pakistan economic collaboration has the potential to boost prosperity on both sides and contribute to broader regional development,” she said.
