• Pakistan proposes a new port on the Arabian Sea to attract US investment.
• Port located in Pasni aims to facilitate access to critical minerals.
• Proposal discussed after a meeting between Pakistani leaders and US President Trump.
• Excludes military usage, focusing on economic development and transportation.
• Seeks to diversify resources and balance relations with global powers.

Advisers to Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have approached U.S. officials with a proposal to build and run a port in Pasni on the Arabian Sea, which is aimed at enhancing access to Pakistan’s mineral wealth. This plan reportedly involves U.S. investors constructing a terminal to facilitate transport of critical minerals, such as copper and antimony, vital for various industries including battery and missile production, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

This initiative is positioned as part of a broader strategy following a recent meeting between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former U.S. President Donald Trump, where Sharif sought investments from American firms in agriculture, technology, and energy sectors. The proposal is designed to ensure that the port does not serve as a military base but as a hub for economic development, emphasizing a rail link to mineral-rich areas, as detailed in India Times and other reports.

Key features of the proposed port include a strategic location approximately 100 miles from Iran and 70 miles from Gwadar, aimed at balancing Pakistan's relations with China, the U.S., Iran, and Saudi Arabia. The project is anticipated to cost around $1.2 billion, with potential support from U.S.-backed development finance. The initiative reflects an effort to diversify Pakistan's strategic partnerships, as emphasized by a senior advisor who noted, "We need to diversify from China," according to Reuters, South China Morning Post, and India Times.