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Baloch Leader's Stark Warning: Why Foreign Investors Risk a 'Grave Miscalculation'

A Baloch leader is issuing a stark warning to foreign investors. He says putting money into mining projects in Balochistan is a grave miscalculation. The warning follows a recent militant attack targeting a compound for foreign project staff. The leader urges investors to learn from past losses and wait until the region is free from conflict.

Key Points: Baloch Leader Warns Foreign Investors Against Pakistan Traps

  • Baloch leader warns foreign investment in Reko Diq and Saindak is a serious strategic mistake
  • Recent suicide bombing in Chagai district targeted Pakistani soldiers at project sites
  • Baloch Liberation Front claims attack as a message against resource exploitation
  • Investors urged to learn from China's CPEC losses and avoid conflict zones
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'A grave miscalculation': Baloch leader warns foreign investors against 'traps' set by Pakistan

Baloch American Congress President Tara Chand warns foreign investment in Reko Diq and Saindak projects is a serious mistake amid ongoing conflict in Balochistan.

"These investors are making a grave miscalculation. Until Balochistan is free, they must safeguard their investments and understand the full risks involved. - Tara Chand, Baloch American Congress"

Washington, Dec 2

Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, stated that the suicide bombing attacks in the Nokundi region of the Chagai district in Balochistan, targeting Pakistani soldiers, have reaffirmed the longstanding warnings from Baloch leaders.

He warned that any foreign investor putting money into the Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project or the Saindak copper and gold deposits in Chagai would be making a "serious mistake".

The remarks came after the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) spokesperson Gwahram Baloch on Monday said that in the Nokundi area of Chagai, the BLF's Sado operational Battalion (SOB) unit's sarmachar (fighters) held strong positions inside the major compound meant for the foreign staff of "exploitative" projects of Saindak and Reko Diq.

"With a strong position, sarmachars has forced the enemy to retreat. In order to cover its failure and losses, the occupying army is using internet blackout and a baseless narrative," read the statement.

The statement added that a female suicide bomber, Zarina Rafiq -- also known as Mahu Baloch -- detonated herself at the main gate to breach the entrance and allow the remaining fighters to enter the camp.

According to the BLF, the attack was intended to send a clear message to Pakistan, its foreign partners and exploitative companies that Balochistan's natural resources belong to the Baloch people.

Chand stressed that despite repeated warnings, foreign investors continue to fall into the trap laid by the Pakistani army and choose to invest in Pakistan.

"These investors are making a grave miscalculation. Until Balochistan is free, they must safeguard their investments and understand the full risks involved. Baloch nation will never allow outsiders to impose solutions to problems that the Baloch people themselves cannot solve under the oppression of the Pakistani army," the Baloch leader posted on X.

"We appeal to all investors to recognise that Balochistan is a war-torn region. The Baloch nation is fighting for the freedom of its homeland," he added.

Chand called on the investors not to repeat the mistake made by China, which lost its massive investment through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

"We urge you not to waste your resources by investing in Balochistan while the region remains in conflict. Do not invest in any minerals or natural wealth hidden in the mountains of Balochistan until the Baloch land is free and peace is restored," he stated.

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- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who follows geopolitics, the Baloch struggle is one of the most overlooked conflicts. The reference to CPEC is telling. China thought its money and influence could bulldoze through local resistance, but it's learning the hard way. No amount of security can guarantee safety when the local population is alienated.
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Vikram M
The bravery of the Baloch people, including women like Zarina Rafiq, is immense. They are fighting for what is rightfully theirs. Pakistan treats Balochistan as a colony, extracting minerals while the local people live in poverty. The world must listen to these warnings. 🙏
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Rohit P
While I sympathize with the Baloch cause, the article only presents one side. Suicide bombings, regardless of the reason, are tragic and cause loss of life. Is there no other way for their voice to be heard? The cycle of violence only deepens the suffering of common people.
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Kavya N
This is a clear message to all multinational companies. Due diligence isn't just about profits and legal contracts. It's about understanding the political and social landscape. If even China with all its might is facing setbacks, others should take note. Balochistan is not stable.
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Michael C
The economic implications are huge. Reko Diq is one of the world's largest copper-gold deposits. If this instability scares away investment, it could have ripple effects on global commodity markets. Pakistan's inability to provide security for projects is a major red flag for the entire region's development.

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