Mineral incentive package on cards

The Express Tribune • Nov 3, 2026

Mineral incentive package on cards

The government is set to announce an incentive package to tap the full potential of copper and gold reserves, estimated at $8 trillion, in the National Mineral Policy – 2026. A model of the package, drawn up by Wood Mackenzie, has incorporated reduced withholding tax rates on local goods and services – 4% for local goods and 8% for local services – together with deferral until mine production. The incentive package...