Pakistan, Nov. 14 -- Pakistan on Friday announced over a dozen mineral cooperation agreements with foreign companies and countries, declaring that it would move away from exporting raw materials and unprocessed minerals as it seeks to reshape its economic and development priorities.

The announcement came after conclusion of two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for Pakistan's mineral resources to be developed alongside environmental protection, stressing that mining projects must follow international standards and use modern technology to safeguard water resources and workers' health and safety.

Addressing the forum, he said responsible mining and environmental conse...