Pakistan Ships First Rare Earth Minerals Consignment to US: A $500 Million Investment Partnership

Oct 06, 2025 09:31 pm CST

Pakistan has sent its first shipment of rare earth minerals to the United States under a new $500 million partnership agreement. US Strategic Metals plans to invest in mineral processing facilities in Pakistan, potentially generating billions in revenue while helping the US reduce dependency on other suppliers. However, opposition party PTI has raised concerns about transparency in the deal, demanding full disclosure of the agreement terms.