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The US plans to invest $1.25 billion in mining projects in Balochistan, Pakistan, recognizing the region's significant mineral wealth. The investment, funded by the US Export-Import bank, marks a shift in US policy towards viewing mineral security as national security.

However, ongoing security concerns in Balochistan pose a challenge to the investment's feasibility. The US aims to enhance its supply chain for critical minerals amidst competition from China, which has an established presence in Pakistan's mining sector. The successful execution of this investment is contingent upon improved political stability in the region.