Rs 50100000 crore: Pakistan has become battleground of US and China, they are fighting for.., what is the hidden treasure in Balochistan

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Mineral Cold War in Balochistan: We all have witnessed the cold war that was seen between USSR and the United States of America in the 1980s. However, would you believe if we say that there is an ongoing cold war in Asia too. It is easy to see that Pakistan is fast becoming a geopolitical hotspot as global superpowers like the United States and China are trying to grab the resources of the countries and compete for influence. With China and US trying to intensify their presence on Pakistan, the financial near insolvent country now stands at the center of a new strategic rivalry rooted in resources. What's the Mineral Cold War in Balochistan?
We all know that Pakistan has trillions of dollors of resources and at the heart of this potential resource power is Balochistan. Balochistan is a resource-rich but unstable province of Pakistan, believed to hold $6 (approximately Rs 50100000 crore in INR)–8 trillion worth of mineral reserves, including rare earth elements like dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium—vital for electronics, green energy, and defense. The global race for these minerals is being dubbed a 'mineral cold war'. China vs. US Interests: Cold war
Readers should note that while the US remains cautious due to instability in Balochistan, China has made aggressive inroads through large investments, especially via the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, these projects face strong opposition from Baloch rebels, who see them as exploitative. The escalating US-China rivalry over rare earth access has made Pakistan a key player, though mining remains highly risky due to regional unrest. Baloch Yakjehti Committee marks 13th day of Islamabad sit-in
Meanwhile, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) announced in a post on X that today is the 13th day in a row of the peaceful sit-in protest occurring in Islamabad, organised by families of individuals who have been forcibly disappeared and detained BYC leaders. As per a report by ANI, the BYC highlighted that, despite intensified intimidation methods from officials, which include monitoring, blocking buses, and recording students, the families are resolute in their determination.
(With inputs from agencies)