US President Donald Trump’s dream project is stuck. The proposed consignment of rare earth minerals from Pakistan could not be sent to America in August. After this, work has stopped in the offices of American company US Strategic Metals (USSM) in Karachi and Islamabad. It has become difficult for the American company to work due to the attacks by the rebel organization Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in the areas having rare earth mineral mines in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Baloch insurgents have blocked roads leading to Reko Diq mine in Chagai district. Army Chief Munir had done ‘Stone Show’ in the White House. Army Chief Asim Munir had done ‘Stone Show’ in the White House in September 2025. He showed Trump a wooden box in which colorful stones (mineral specimens) were kept. Trump was very happy to see them. The first consignment sent to America in October last year included minerals like antimony, copper concentrate, neodymium and praseodymium. Under this project, there were plans to export minerals in 2025-26, mineral processing in Pakistan in 2027-28 and start large-scale mining in 2029. Canadian company Barrick Gold may also leave work. Canadian company Barrick Gold is also doing mining work in Reko Dik. However, due to continuous attacks by Baloch insurgents, it has become difficult for the company to continue operations here. In such a situation, there is a possibility that he may also stop working and withdraw from investment. China-America capture the minerals and ports of Balochistan. Balochistan is called the mineral reserves of Pakistan. China has dominance over Gwadar Port here. China has invested about Rs 3 lakh crore in Gwadar and surrounding areas under CPEC. The presence of Chinese fishing boats has also increased at Gwadar Port. Local Baloch fishermen allege that bigger and more powerful Chinese boats force their smaller boats to retreat. Most local fishermen still fish in small boats with sails. This is affecting their employment. America has its eyes on the rare earth minerals of Balochistan. Munir has even shown samples of these minerals to Trump. 70% area of Balochistan was lost by PAK. Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan. It covers about 45% of the country and shares its border with Iran. There are deserts and desolate mountains far and wide. But these days, the echo of bullets is heard most in this wilderness. The fighters of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) are fighting for the demand of a separate country. The situation is such that Baloch fighters and Pashtun (Pathan) rebels have control over about 70% of the province. In many areas of Balochistan, armed fighters enter cities like Quetta, Khuzdar and Mastung without fear. Attack police stations and government offices. At many places, BLA fighters and Pashtun groups set up blockades on the roads. They search the vehicles passing by and openly extort money. This money goes to the BLA fund. ——————————— Also read this news… Army siege in PoK, even ration checking: School-hospital closed, people said – Government talked, then called us agents of India. We are not agents of India, we are fighting for our rights. These voices are coming from Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, i.e. POK, at a time when the internet is closed there. Schools are not opening, treatment is not available in hospitals, work is at a standstill. People are worried about even ration and medicines. Read the full news here…
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