New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- From the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to mining projects like Reko Diq and Saindak, all were hailed as "game-changers" for Balochistan which were meant to alter the destiny of the province. However, these claims have largely remained hollow, as the province continues to be gripped by the wave of deprivation and marginalization.

Now, another so-called game-changer project is reportedly on the horizon. According to a report published by the Financial Times, Pakistani officials have approached US authorities regarding a proposed port at Pasni with an estimated cost of $1.2 billion. The project would supposedly permit American investors to develop and operate the port, potentially providing them access to Pak...