In a major development for Pakistan’s mineral sector, Pak Salt Corporation has signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with the China National Salt Industry Group to expand the mining, processing, and international distribution of Pakistan’s rock salt reserves.
The agreement was finalized with support from the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division.
Under the partnership, both sides will work together to integrate Pakistani rock salt into global supply chains. The agreement focuses on technology transfer, modern mining methods, local processing, and value-added production to improve the international market presence of Pakistani salt products.
The partnership brings together Chinese, Pakistani, and North American companies under a single platform to support investment and industrial cooperation in Pakistan’s mineral sector.
Shen Xiaojun, Chairman of the China National Salt Industry Group, said Pakistan and China share longstanding ties and that the agreement creates new opportunities for cooperation in the salt industry.
Ahmad Nadeem Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Salt Company, said the partnership would help develop Pakistan’s salt resources using advanced Chinese technology and improve production standards.
Muhammad Mubarak Khan, CEO of Miracle Salt Development Corporation, said the agreement brings North American and Chinese entities together through Pak Salt Corporation and described it as an important step for the sector.
Officials said the agreement is expected to support investment, improve industrial capacity, and increase mineral export potential in the coming years.
