Army Chief and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that they are taking all possible steps to ensure the security of the entire mining ecosystem. Addressing the participants on the second day of Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, Field Marshal Asim Munir said that our aim is to make Pakistan a competitive destination for long-term mineral investment. The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 held in Islamabad aims to promote local and foreign investment by highlighting Pakistan's mineral reserves and unexplored resources. Various issues including mineral exploration, financing of projects, mining infrastructure, global partnerships and preparation of skilled manpower for the sector are being discussed at the forum. On the second day of the forum, Field Marshal Asim Munir said that protection will be provided to mines, miners, investments, industries, projects and people associated with it. The Army Chief and the Chief of Defense Forces in their address made use of Pakistan's mineral wealth as our collective national goal. Our aim is not only to export raw materials but to develop the entire value chain up to refining and manufacturing. We want to foster a long-term partnership that creates sustainable economic value for Pakistan and its partners, he said. The field marshal said that it is necessary to benefit the local population from mineral development. People in mineral-rich areas should see tangible improvements in their lives. The people of Pakistan are hardworking, courageous and determined with the ability to turn dreams into reality. According to him, our resources provide opportunities while our people are the source of strength and determination to achieve results. The field marshal said that we have to move from capacity to production, from promises to action and from raw exports to value added growth.