AJK resumes issuance of mining leases after SIFC intervention
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has resumed mining lease issuance after a two-year suspension, facilitated by the SIFC, aiming to boost investment and economic growth in the region's mineral sector.
- SIFC's role in lifting the suspension.
- Expected economic benefits for AJK's mineral sector.
- New exploration and development initiatives.
The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has resumed issuing mining leases after a nearly two-year suspension, following facilitation by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
According to an official statement issued on Monday, the issuance of mining leases had remained suspended since March 2024.
The matter remained under consideration at the SIFC forum since July 2025, leading to what the statement described as a timely resolution and the lifting of restrictions on new mining lease grants.
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Officials said the move is expected to unlock investment opportunities, accelerate activity in the mineral sector and contribute to economic growth in AJK through renewed exploration and development initiatives.
The statement added that the revival of the leasing process would help promote investment in the region’s mining sector and support broader efforts to improve the business and investment climate.
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