Pakistan’s mineral investment pushed Balochistan

Islamabad: The aggressive push for international investment in Pakistan’s fields and minerals has ignited a fire of dissatisfaction in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan-Quiz Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) areas.
Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025Held on 8-9 April in Islamabad, the country’s mineral money was bills as a golden opportunity to unlock the “trillion dollars”. The incident attracted more than 300 delegates from nations like the US, Saudi Arabia and China. The stage has deepened the division between the center and the provinces. Islamabad was accused by the local people of holding their hold on their wealth for the benefit of foreign powers and the central elite.
Addressing the stage, PM Shahbaz Sharif said: “If we exploit these huge stores, Pakistan can bid farewell to global lenders.” However, his words are hollow in Balochistan, where Reco dick copper-gold mine An electric rod has become for dissatisfaction.
The province has abolished decades of neglect, while its resources have been closed to benefit the elite. KP’s gems have been a source of pride for a long time, yet the locals say that they see much less than profits.
“The mountains gave blood to wealth, but our children are hungry,” said a tribal elderly. In Gilgit-Baltistan, where gold, uranium, and gems are lying, protests were held on leases for Chinese firms. Leaders in Poke known for Ruby and Neelam deposits have long demanded autonomy on resources. Sardar Atik Ahmed Khan, former PM said, “Our minerals will line up foreign pockets, while we will leave with dust.”