Archive for the ‘Pakistan’ Category

Pakistan’s Mineral Diplomacy and Importance in the Context of Pakistan-US Ties

Via The Geopolitics, commentary on the Pakistan’s mineral diplomacy: The Pakistan Minerals Forum was held in Islamabad on April 8–9, 2025. Representatives from several countries, including the US and China, attended this forum Eric Meyer, senior official at the State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, at a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz […]

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Pakistan’s Rich Mineral Endowment

Via Mining Visuals,  a report on Pakistan’s rich mineral endowment: Pakistan sits at the crossroads of opportunity, strategically located within the mineral-rich Tethyan Belt known for hosting world-class deposits. While much of its vast geological wealth remains untapped – with over 90 minerals discovered but only around 50 currently under production – the nation is […]

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TikTok, CPEC and the Digital Battlefield

Via Modern Diplomacy, a look at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which stands as a $65 billion flagship initiative that promises economic transformation and regional connectivity: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stands as a $65 billion flagship initiative that promises economic transformation and regional connectivity. However, this monumental project is increasingly becoming a target of […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Move: Investing in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine

Via Modern Diplomacy, a look at Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mining project marks a pivotal moment in the economic and geopolitical relationship between the two nations: Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mining project marks a pivotal moment in the […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Investment in Baluchistan

Via Modern Diplomacy, a look at Saudi Arabia’s growing interest in investing in Baluchistan, Pakistan’s largest and resource-rich province, marks a significant turning point for the region’s economic and geopolitical landscape: Saudi Arabia’s growing interest in investing in Baluchistan, Pakistan’s largest and resource-rich province, marks a significant turning point for the region’s economic and geopolitical […]

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Pakistan Rides China’s Donkey Demand To Rev Up Economy

Via Nikkei Asia, a report on Pakistan’s growing donkey export economy with China: Pakistan’s Gwadar port was heralded as the next Singapore when it opened for business more than a decade ago. But the China-funded site has failed to emerge as a commercial hub, underscored by a brand-new international airport that sits nearly empty. Now, […]

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