Executive Summary
Barrick Gold has officially delayed the Reko Diq project review and slowed development activity (~49km from the mine)(2026-03-26). This corporate slowdown coincides with an unprecedented Balochistan Liberation Army offensive, which included over 30 coordinated attacks across the province, directly striking the Dalbandin and Noshki districts along the primary mine corridor (2026-03-31). Security forces have launched massive clearance operations in response, neutralizing 32 militants amid widespread kinetic engagements (2026-03-31). The primary N-25 supply route is currently assessed as NO_GO following the discovery and defusal of eight IEDs along the Quetta-Karachi highway (2026-03-30). Logistics are further paralyzed by severe infrastructure sabotage, including the destruction of an 18-inch gas pipeline on the Quetta Western Bypass and multiple 132 KV transmission towers in Kachhi and Sibi (2026-03-31). Compounding the security disruptions, severe weather and flash floods have washed away regional road segments, while the Chaman border crossing faces congestion amid renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan military clashes (2026-03-28). Regionally, the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has led to a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving global oil prices past $100(2026-03-31). Domestically, the government received the IMF's Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies draft, a critical step for macroeconomic stability (2026-03-26). Gold: Rs494,062/tola (). Copper: $12,951/MT ().
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Priority Alerts
Barrick Gold Delays Reko Diq Project Amid Security Fears
Barrick Gold is extending its review of the Reko Diq copper-gold project and slowing development activity (~49km from the mine site) (2026-03-26).
HIGH -- Mar 26Source available to subscribers
Massive Coordinated BLA Attacks Across Balochistan
A major security escalation is underway across Balochistan.
CRITICAL -- Mar 31Source available to subscribers
Open Military Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban
Open conflict has erupted between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban following the collapse of a temporary ceasefire (2026-03-26).
HIGH -- Mar 28Source available to subscribers
Infrastructure Sabotage and IEDs on Primary Supply Routes
Security forces defused eight IEDs planted along the Quetta-Karachi (N-25) highway, averting major attacks on the primary logistics corridor.
HIGH -- Mar 30Source available to subscribers
Deadly Flooding and Heavy Rains Nationwide
Heavy rains and flooding have killed dozens of people across Pakistan and Afghanistan.
MODERATE -- Mar 30Source available to subscribers
What Are the Current Security Threats?
BLA/BLF Activity
The Balochistan Liberation Army has initiated an unprecedented wave of...BLA/BLF activity near supply route
Suspend all unescorted movements along the N-40 and N-25 corridors immediately.N-25 Highway status
Halt all convoy movements until military clearance operations conclude.Chaman border crossing status
Expect delays and monitor for sudden closures due to military escalation.Gwadar Port operations
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N-25 Highway (Karachi-Quetta-Chagai)
The N-25 is currently a NO_GO due to severe security incidents.M-8 / Gwadar Route (Gwadar-Turbat-Panjgur-Reko Diq)
Heavy rains soaked Gwadar city, though drainage was rapidly restored...Chaman Border Crossing
The Torkham border crossing has reopened for Afghan migrants, easing some...Market Context
Copper Price
$Cop$12,951.345/MT (FRED Monthly Average, 2026-02-01) - /mtGold Price
$Gold at Rs494,062/tola (COMEX Spot equivalent, 2026-04-01) - /ozConsolidated Timeline
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