**Pakistan Showcases Rare Minerals to Trump Following $500M Investment Deal**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 28, 2025, 04:32 PM*
In a recent meeting at the Oval Office, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir presented a box of rare earth minerals to United States President Donald Trump. The event was also attended by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and highlights growing economic cooperation between the two countries.
This showcase follows a significant $500 million investment agreement between a US metals company and Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), marking a major step in Pakistan’s efforts to develop its mineral resources and attract foreign investment.
### Economic Prospects and Mineral Wealth
General Munir has previously described Pakistan’s mineral resources as a national “treasure” with the potential to alleviate the country’s debt burden and drive economic prosperity. Although some earlier claims regarding major oil discoveries in Pakistan were later questioned, the current deals with US companies represent a deliberate strategy to boost the mining sector through international partnerships.
### Overcoming Resource Challenges
Much of Pakistan’s mineral wealth is concentrated in Balochistan, a region affected by separatist unrest, which has historically complicated extraction and development efforts. Despite these security challenges, the government remains resolute in its commitment to expanding mining operations and improving mineral processing capabilities.
The country aims to build comprehensive value chains by collaborating with foreign partners, thereby enhancing its capacity to process and add value to extracted minerals domestically.
### Expanding Trade and International Cooperation
The US Embassy in Pakistan welcomed the recent agreements, viewing them as positive milestones in strengthening bilateral relations. Additionally, Pakistan has signed a second agreement between its National Logistics Corp and Portugal’s Mota-Engil Group, further advancing development in the mining sector.
These initiatives form part of a broader agenda to modernize Pakistan’s mining industry and attract increased international investment, signaling a new chapter in economic collaboration and resource development.
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