Balochistan reviews mineral royalties, focuses on mining sector development

The Mineral Investment Facilitation Authority (MIFA) convened on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Provincial Finance and Minerals Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani to deliberate on reforms in the mining sector

QUETTA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Apr, 2026) The Mineral Investment Facilitation Authority (MIFA) convened on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Provincial Finance and Minerals Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani to deliberate on reforms in the mining sector.

The meeting was attended by Adviser to the Chief Minister on Environment Naseem-ur-Rehman, Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Mir Zareen Khan Magsi, Parliamentary Secretary for Forests Sardar Masood Khan Luni, MPA Zarak Khan Mandokhail, Mines and Minerals Secretary Syedal Khan Luni, DG Mines and Minerals Abdullah Shahwani, and President of the All Pakistan Mine Owners Association Mir Behroz Reki. Commissioner Inland Revenue Zaheer Qureshi joined via video link.

Minister Shoaib Nosherwani highlighted the central role of mineral revenues in Balochistan’s economy, noting that a significant portion of the population depends on mining for livelihood.

He stressed that the promotion of the mining sector remains a top government priority.

The meeting discussed proposed revisions to mineral royalty rates and other fees, which were last updated in 2017. MIFA unanimously recommended adjustments and forwarded them to the provincial government for cabinet approval.

Participants also agreed on the need for a comprehensive strategy to safeguard mine owners and workers, ensuring both economic growth and labor protection. Shoaib Nosherwani emphasized that reforms would strengthen the sector, enhance revenue generation, and improve working conditions.

The session marked a step toward modernizing Balochistan’s mining framework, balancing economic interests with social responsibility.