Pakistan sends 1st batch of rare earths to US, sparks outrage over 'secret deals'
Pakistan has delivered its first-ever shipment of rare earth and critical minerals to the US under recently signed MoU between the country and American firm USSM, according to Pakistani media. However, the move has triggered political backlash in Pakistan, with the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accusing the government of signing "secret deals" without parliamentary approval.