Advisers to Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir, have reportedly approached US officials with a proposal to construct and operate a port at Pasni on the Arabian Sea, offering Washington a strategic presence in a geopolitically sensitive region. According to the Financial Times, the plan envisages transforming Pasni—a small fishing town—into a hub for transporting Pakistan’s critical minerals, including copper and antimony, essential for batteries, fire-retardant materials, and missile production. The town lies about 100 miles from Iran and 70 miles from Gwadar, where China operates a major port facility. The initiative, which is not official government policy, was reportedly shared with Munir ahead of his White House meeting with President Donald Trump last month. However, a senior

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