PUNJAB, one of Pakistan’s most resource-rich provinces, stands on the verge of a transformative opportunity. With iron and copper deposits in Chiniot valued at over eight billion dollars, world-renowned rock salt and the recently discovered gold reserves in the Attock region, Punjab possesses all the elements to become a regional mining powerhouse. Yet, despite its vast mineral potential, the province lacks a coordinated strategy to translate these resources into tangible economic strength. This is where Vision 2030 comes in.

In many ways, Punjab’s mineral wealth is underutilized, much like that of other resource-rich nations before they underwent transformation. Take Turkiye and Morocco, for example. Turkiye’s mining sector has grown its exports to over four billion dollars annually through a combination of consistent policies,........

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