Balochistan Turmoil Threatens Foreign Mining Investment Amid Rising Insurgency

• Renewed insurgent violence in Balochistan jeopardizes Pakistan's foreign investment goals in its mineral belt.
• Despite heavy security, attacks on infrastructure and workers persist, raising doubts about state control.
• US interest in Balochistan's minerals aims to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on Beijing, with projects like Reko Diq and Saindak at risk.
• Baloch Liberation Army operations demonstrate militants' reach, impacting investor confidence and project timelines.
• Long-standing grievances and political unrest, including activist Mahrang Baloch's detention, fuel instability, hindering foreign investment.