Islamabad, October 07, 2020 (PPI-OT): Planning Minister Asad Umar has emphasized the need for coordinated efforts for accelerated exploration and development of indigenous mineral resources, especially large-scale mining and value addition and promotion of downstream industries.
Addressing a meeting to review the progress made in the mineral sector in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said coordination among federal and provincial governments and relevant stakeholders are very crucial in this regard. The meeting was informed that Balochistan Mineral Exploration Company has been established as an exploration and mineral management company to jumpstart mineral sector development.
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