Balochistan is at the heart of Pakistan’s economic promises to the US and China. The attacks are a reminder of the risks for Pakistan and potential investors.

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Islamabad, Pakistan – When meeting United States President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in September, Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, opened a briefcase with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif standing next to him.

Inside were a set of glistening minerals. Their display was part of Pakistan’s latest offer to the Trump administration: The country was willing to open up its minerals to US investment.