US Strategic Ambitions in Balochistan’s Mineral Wealth Amid Enduring Security Threats
As Amir Jahangir in his opinion piece “The Mineral Gambit” published in The News on June 1, 2026, highlights the United States faces a profound strategic contradiction in its pursuit of secure access to Pakistan’s vast critical mineral resources. While Washington seeks to diversify supply chains away from Chinese dominance, ongoing instability in Balochistan fueled […]
BLA’s Jaffar Express Attack: A Disturbing Shift in Terrorist Tactics
BLA’s Jaffar Express attack marks a major escalation. Can Pakistan counter the threat and address internal security lapses?