Looking beyond this immediate crisis, there are positive developments that offer a glimmer of hope. The potential Saudi investment of $1 billion in the Reko Diq Copper Gold project in Chagai district is a welcome sign.

Mounting tension in the Middle East has been posing a great threat to the regional peace and security and global peace and stability as well. Connection of nuclear capability having countries including warring Iran and Israel; alliance made on the basis of skirmish along with deep rooted conflicts have made the situation highly volatile and hot blooded.

For an extended period, residents of Balochistan’s capital city have been subjected to significant disruptions in their daily lives due to VIP movement protocols. Traffic snarls brought about by elaborate security measures have become a persistent source of frustration.