Has the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Turned Against? Proposes a U.S. Port Just 113 km from Gwadar Port.

On October 4, the advisory team of Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, has proposed to U.S. officials the construction and operation of a new port in the Arabian Sea. The planned port is located in the fishing city of Pasni, just 160 kilometers east of Iran, and only 113 kilometers from the Gwadar Port, which has undergone major upgrades with Chinese participation.

The report by the Financial Times states that this proposal is one of a series of initiatives by Pakistan to deepen its relationship with the United States, including cryptocurrency cooperation, a Gaza peace plan, and the development of critical mineral resources.

Pakistan's proposal for the construction of a port to the United States is an important adjustment in its foreign policy. According to sources, this port proposal has been conveyed to several U.S. officials, and the strategic significance of the location of Pasni Port is evident. The planned port is located in the Gwadar district of Balochistan province, right at the intersection of the Middle East and South Asia.

Pasni is only 113 kilometers away from Gwadar Port, strategically forming a near "body-to-body" layout. It is also possible that Pakistan wants to introduce American factors to counter the armed forces in Balochistan province.

According to the plan, the fishing city of Pasni in Pakistan will develop into a key hub for exporting critical mineral resources. This plan aligns with the U.S. global strategy to ensure supply chain security in the field of critical mineral resources.

The report points out that the proposal explicitly excludes any military use of the port, focusing instead on seeking funding for a new railway corridor connecting Pasni with the western provinces of Pakistan rich in minerals. Therefore, it is too early to say that Asim Munir has turned against, let's wait and see.

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