Pakistan Furniture Council CEO Calls for ESG-Compliant Value Chains in Mineral Development
Mian Kashif Ashfaq said value addition to critical minerals through sustainable practices could boost exports and economic growth.
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Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq has called for the country to focus on adding value to its critical minerals and developing Environmentally, Socially and Governance (ESG)-compliant value chains, saying the approach could boost exports and support sustainable economic growth, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Ashfaq's remarks tie mineral sector development to broader ESG standards, which are increasingly used by international buyers and investors to assess the environmental and social practices of supply chains before committing capital or striking trade deals.
Linking minerals to exports
Pakistan holds substantial reserves of critical minerals, and officials and industry figures have periodically called for greater investment in processing and value addition rather than exporting raw materials. Ashfaq's comments align with that broader push, framing ESG compliance as a competitive advantage for accessing international markets.
The Associated Press of Pakistan report did not specify which minerals or sectors Ashfaq was referring to in detail, nor did it outline concrete policy proposals or a timeline for developing the ESG-compliant value chains he described.
The remarks reflect a wider conversation in Pakistan's business community about aligning the country's mineral and industrial exports with international sustainability expectations as it seeks to expand its share of global markets.
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