Reko Diq Financing Signals Pakistan’s Economic Gamble

Pakistan’s flagship copper‑gold mining project at Reko Diq has secured a major portion of its debt financing, with international lenders and export credit agencies stepping in to support the $7.7 billion venture. Officials expect financial close in early December, paving the way for accelerated construction and long‑term economic benefits for Balochistan and the country.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strategic Military Partnership

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to further strengthen Pakistan’s historic brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia, covering economy, defense, and security. His remarks came during a meeting with General Fayyad bin Hamid Al‑Ruwaily, Chief of General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, in Islamabad.