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Pakistan: CRITICAL | Reko Diq & Borders

CRITICALLast updated: Tuesday, April 7, 20265256 items analyzed
Updated daily|Last refreshed: 2026-04-07T07:13:10.000-04:00|5256 items analyzed|Pakistan sources
CRITICAL
Threat Level
DISRUPTED
Supply Routes
5256
Items Analyzed
ACTIVE
Mining Ops

Executive Summary

Halt all overland cargo shipments to the Reko Diq mine site immediately. Insurgents launched 65 coordinated attacks across 10 districts and blocked the primary N-25 supply corridor. Severe flash floods and massive sand dunes have destroyed alternative routes 55 kilometers from operations. Escalating security threats forced Barrick Gold to delay project development until mid-2027. Recalculate your project finance models to account for extreme fuel costs and extended timeline delays.

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Priority Alerts

Barrick Gold Slows Reko Diq Development Amid Security Concerns
Barrick Gold has confirmed it is slowing the development of the Reko Diq copper-gold project and extending its strategic review to mid-2027
HIGH -- Apr 6Source available to subscribers
BLA Claims Up To 65 Coordinated Attacks Across Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for up to 65 coordinated attacks across 10 districts in Balochistan between March 29 and April 1, claiming to have killed 86 Pakistani security...
CRITICAL -- Apr 1Source available to subscribers
BLF Claims Highway Blockade and Checkpost Attack in Noshki
The Balochistan Liberation Front claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on a police checkpost in Zangi Nawad, Noshki, and a highway blockade on the Ahmad Wal road where militants conducted...
CRITICAL -- Apr 3Source available to subscribers
Severe Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across Balochistan
Heavy rains and flash floods have caused widespread devastation across more than 30 districts in Balochistan, leaving at least 16 people dead and washing away major roads and highways.
HIGH -- Apr 3Source available to subscribers
Massive Car Bomb Explodes Outside Paramilitary HQ in Quetta
A massive car bomb exploded outside Pakistan's paramilitary security headquarters in Quetta, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others.
HIGH -- Apr 1Source available to subscribers

What Are the Current Security Threats?

BLA/BLF Activity
The Baloch Liberation Army has launched a massive, coordinated offensive,...
ACTIVE
BLA/BLF activity near supply route
Suspend unescorted movements along N-25 and N-40 corridors until clearance...
ACTIVE
N-25 Highway status
Hold all logistics convoys.
NO_GO
Chaman border crossing status
Monitor for sudden closures due to TTP infiltration and military operations.
ACTIVE
Gwadar Port operations
Utilize Gwadar for incoming heavy equipment to bypass Karachi congestion.
OPERATIONAL

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Supply Route Status

N-25 Highway (Karachi-Quetta-Chagai)
The primary supply route is severely compromised by a combination of extreme...
DISRUPTED
M-8 / Gwadar Route (Gwadar-Turbat-Panjgur-Reko Diq)
Gwadar port is operational and experiencing a cargo surge (2026-04-06).
CONGESTED
Chaman Border Crossing
Border crossings remain active for returning Afghans (2026-04-02), though...
CONGESTED

Market Context

Copper Price
$Cop$12,951.345/MT (FRED Monthly Average, 2026-02-01) - /mt
STABLE
Gold Price
$Gold at $4,676/oz (COMEX Spot, 2026-04-04) - /oz
FALLING

Consolidated Timeline

Apr 7Met Office issues flash flood warnings for K-P Source available to subscribers
Apr 7Barrick confirms slowing Reko Diq, extends review Source available to subscribers
Apr 7Death toll rises to 11 in Balochistan as rain lashes much of country Source available to subscribers
Apr 6PM Shehbaz Orders Early Market Closures to Save Energy Source available to subscribers
Apr 6Barrick Gold Slows Reko Diq Development Amid Security Concerns Source available to subscribers

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