Pak wants US, UK to dig gold in Balochistan. Will rebels let them? Jayanta KalitaTIMESOFINDIA.COM Apr 11, 2025, 18:57 IST ISTPakistan's vast copper and gold reserves are located in the restive Balochistan province, which has witnessed a surge in militant attacks in recent years, including a bloody train hijack incident last monthBattered by its precarious economy, Pakistan says foreign investments in its largely untapped minerals sector could be the country’s ticket to growth and prosperity. Pakistan's extensive copper and gold reserves are situated in Reko Diq, a district in the volatile Balochistan province, which has witnessed a surge in attacks by Baloch separatists in recent years, including a bloody train hijack incident last month that left scores dead.

Source: The Times April 12, 2025 04:09 UTC