Ali Pervaiz Malik welcomes Weir on minerals sector talks
Petroleum minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met Weir’s JD Singleton in Islamabad and pledged government support as the firm plans platinum sponsorship of the November minerals forum.
Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met Weir’s JD Singleton in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss minerals collaboration.
The minister welcomed Weir’s interest and pledged full government support for engagement and long-term investment.
Weir, a Scotland-based mining technology firm with over 11,000 staff in more than 50 countries, said it wants lasting ties with Pakistan.
Weir will be a platinum sponsor of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad on November 12–13, with CEO Andrew Neilson expected to attend.