Big Promises In Rare Earths, Tough Ground Reality: Why Pakistan’s US Mineral Deal Faces Major Challenges?
Published on: Jan. 18, 2026, 10:33 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Pakistan’s rare earth deal with the US has raised big hopes, but serious problems remain. Lack of verified data, weak mining technology, political and provincial issues, security risks, and dependence on China for refining make it difficult for Pakistan to turn mineral wealth into long-term economic gains.
