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Pakistan Ships Rare Earths to US After Deal with Trump, Imran Khan's PTI Questions 'Secret Deals'
The $500 million deal includes minerals vital for defense and technology, marking Pakistan's entry into the global critical minerals market, with the first shipment delivered to the US.
- On October 6, Pakistan shipped its first-ever consignment of rare earth and critical minerals to the United States, reported from Islamabad.
- In September, US Strategic Metals and Pakistan's Frontier Works Organisation signed an MoU, with USSM committing nearly $500 million for mineral processing and development facilities.
- The sample shipment contains antimony, copper concentrate and rare earths including neodymium and praseodymium, following a White House photo of President Donald Trump inspecting rare earth samples.
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protested, demanding Parliament be informed and calling the reported agreements `secret deals`, while Pakistan military sources denied Pasni Port access claims as a `commercial idea`.
- The agreement positions Pakistan to enter the global critical minerals supply chain and attract foreign investment, leveraging its untapped mineral reserves estimated at 6 trillion.
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Pak Ships 1st Consignment Of Rare Earth Minerals To US: Report
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Pakistan ships rare earths to US after deal with Trump, Imran Khan's PTI questions 'secret deals'
Pakistan has sent its first shipment of rare earth and critical minerals to the US, following a recent deal with an American company to develop the country’s mineral resources. The move comes after Army Chief Asim Munir showcased Pakistan’s rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump during his Washington visit.
Pakistan ships first batch of rare earths to US, sparks outrage over secret deals
Pakistan has dispatched its first shipment of rare earth minerals to the US under a $500-million deal with an American company. The Imran Khan-led PTI has raised concerns over the secrecy of the agreements, demanding full disclosure. Critics fear such deals undermine Pakistan's sovereignty and national interest.
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