QUETTA: The Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) is seeking Chinese investment in mineral processing. It also aims to expand copper ore exports through stronger bilateral ties.
In a virtual meeting with Pakistan’s Consul General in Shanghai and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), officials discussed moving from raw mineral exports to local processing.
BBoIT CEO Abdul Kabeer Khan Zarkoon highlighted Balochistan’s rich reserves of copper, gold, and other key minerals. He said the province could become a regional hub for mineral processing.
He added that the provincial government is focused on improving infrastructure, creating jobs, and ensuring returns for foreign investors.
Zarkoon assured full support and legal protection for international companies investing in the sector.
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Pakistan currently exports about $1.2 billion worth of copper ore to China each year.
