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Pakistan: CRITICAL | Reko Diq & Borders

CRITICALLast updated: Thursday, April 2, 20264873 items analyzed
Updated daily|Last refreshed: 2026-04-02T07:13:29.000-04:00|4873 items analyzed|Pakistan sources
CRITICAL
Threat Level
DISRUPTED
Supply Routes
4873
Items Analyzed
ACTIVE
Mining Ops

Executive Summary

Barrick Gold delayed the Reko Diq project after militant attacks and severe floods destroyed regional infrastructure. Insurgents launched over thirty coordinated strikes and destroyed a major gas pipeline 319 kilometers from the mine. These attacks combine with massive flood damage to completely sever the N-25 logistics highway. Supply chain managers must find alternative routes while security teams prepare for further cross-border violence.

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Priority Alerts

Cross-Border Military Escalation
Pakistan resumed military operations and airstrikes against militant sanctuaries in Afghanistan, leading to heavy border clashes and civilian casualties.
HIGH -- Mar 26Source available to subscribers
Barrick Gold Delays Reko Diq Project Amid Security Fears
Barrick Gold is extending its review and slowing development of the Reko Diq copper-gold project due to escalating regional security fears and the Middle East conflict, approximately 55km from the...
HIGH -- Mar 26Source available to subscribers
Massive Coordinated BLA Offensive Across Balochistan
The Balochistan Liberation Army launched over 30 coordinated attacks across multiple districts, including Noshki, Dalbandin, Quetta, Mastung, Kalat, Khuzdar, Panjgur, and Gwadar, approximately 319km...
CRITICAL -- Mar 30Source available to subscribers
Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across Balochistan
Heavy rains and flash floods have pummeled over 30 districts in Balochistan, including Quetta, Chaman, Gwadar, Dalbandin, and Nok Kundi, approximately 319km from the mine site.
HIGH -- Apr 2Source available to subscribers
Terrorists Blow Up Gas Pipeline in Akhtarabad
Terrorists blew up an 18-inch gas pipeline in Akhtarabad, causing a massive explosion and cutting off gas supply to Quetta and several other districts in western Pakistan, approximately 319km from...
HIGH -- Mar 30Source available to subscribers

What Are the Current Security Threats?

BLA/BLF Activity
The Balochistan Liberation Army has launched an unprecedented wave of over 30...
ACTIVE
BLA/BLF activity near supply route
Suspend all non-essential movement along N-25 and N-40 corridors.
ACTIVE
N-25 Highway status
Hold all convoys.
CLOSED
Chaman border crossing status
Monitor for seismic aftershocks and regional cross-border tensions.
OPEN
Gwadar Port operations
Utilize as alternate logistics hub but mandate heavy security escorts.
OPERATIONAL

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Supply Route Status

N-25 Highway (Karachi-Quetta-Chagai)
The N-25 is severely compromised.
DISRUPTED
M-8 / Gwadar Route (Gwadar-Turbat-Panjgur-Reko Diq)
Three individuals were gunned down in Gwadar (2026-04-02).
CONGESTED
Chaman Border Crossing
Earthquake tremors were felt in Chaman (~444km from the mine) and surrounding...
CONGESTED

Market Context

Copper Price
$$12,951.345/MT (FRED Monthly Average, 2026-02-01) - /mt
STABLE
Gold Price
$Rs486,962/tola (Local Spot, 2026-04-02) -.
FALLING

Consolidated Timeline

Apr 2Karachi authorities declare emergency as westerly wave brings rainfall Source available to subscribers
Apr 2Power Division seeks World Bank support for new power tariff Source available to subscribers
Apr 2Security forces kill 8 terrorists along Pak-Afghan border Source available to subscribers
Apr 2Flash floods wreak havoc across Balochistan Source available to subscribers
Apr 1Car bomb explodes outside paramilitary HQ in Quetta Source available to subscribers

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