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U.S. Invests $1.25 Billion in Pakistan's Reko Diq Project

12/10/2025

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U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) announced $1.25 billion in financing for Pakistan's Reko Diq project in Balochistan.
The financing is expected to create about 6,000 U.S. jobs and 7,500 in Pakistan.
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker described the initiative as a "game-changer" for local communities.
The project will supply American mining equipment and services to modernize Pakistan’s mining infrastructure.
The financing forms part of a broader strategy to deepen economic cooperation.

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Story summary

U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) announced $1.25 billion in financing for Pakistan's Reko Diq project in Balochistan.
The financing is expected to create about 6,000 U.S. jobs and 7,500 in Pakistan.
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker described the initiative as a "game-changer" for local communities.
The project will supply American mining equipment and services to modernize Pakistan’s mining infrastructure.
The financing forms part of a broader strategy to deepen economic cooperation.