US Mineral Deal with Pakistan Labelled as 'Strategic Mistake' by Baloch Community

US mineral deal with Pakistan labelled as 'strategic mistake' by Baloch community

Islamabad: The US-Pakistan mineral deal faces strong opposition from the Baloch community, with local leaders like Mir Yar Baloch labelling it as a “strategic mistake” , a report cited on Saturday. He warned that the deal would embolden Pakistan’s military and intelligence services and deepen the marginalisation of the people of Balochistan. “When Pakistan signed its minerals and mining deal with the United States, officials in Islamabad may hav…

The US-Pakistan Minerals Deal: A Mirage Haunted by Balochistan’s Realities

When Pakistan signed its minerals and mining deal with the United States, officials in Islamabad may have considered it an economic breakthrough, a way to court American capital and diversify alliances beyond Beijing. Yet, underneath the fanfare lies a grim reality grounded in the complex and violent history of Balochistan—a region that has persistently confounded grand development projects and foreign investors alike. A History of Broken Promis…

US Has A Mineral Deal With Pak, But Is It A Safe Bet In Balochistan? - IndiaWest Journal News

NEW DELHI- After signing a minerals and mining deal with the U.S., Pakistan may be in “seventh heaven.” However, the realities are different, and this deal could in fact further worsen the security concerns in Balochistan. There is already violence in the region, and Pakistan and Chinese interests have faced several setbacks. The Baloch people have already warned against this new deal with the US, and hence, in the long run, all may not go as pe…

Pakistan mineral deal: Will US learn what China didn’t in Balochistan

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) After signing a minerals and mining deal with the U.S, Pakistan may be in “seventh heaven.” However, the realities are different, and this deal could… Continue reading Pakistan mineral deal: Will US learn what China didn’t in Balochistan The post Pakistan mineral deal: Will US learn what China didn’t in Balochistan first appeared on Australia India News.