$6 Trillion Natural Resource Discovery: Can It Save Pakistan’s Economy? | Kamran Khan | On My Radar

In this powerful episode of On My Radar, Kamran Khan talks to Adnan Afridi—former Chairman of NIT and ex-CEO of Tethyan Copper Company—about Pakistan’s massive untapped reserves of gold, copper, oil, and rare earth elements. From confirmed mineral wealth in Chagai to joint oil and gas exploration with Türkiye across 40 strategic blocks, this conversation digs into how these proven reserves might transform Pakistan’s struggling economy. What’s covered in this video: The true value and scale of these discoveries Why these are proven reserves—not just speculation The role of foreign partnerships and policy shifts How this could reshape Pakistan’s economic future Don’t miss this eye-opening look at a potential game-changer for Pakistan. Watch now! #nukta #nuktapakistan #onmyradar #omr #kamrankhan #gold #gas #naturalreserves #rareearths ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 – 2:42 Promo 2:43 – 6:04 Introduction 6:05 – 12:39 Tethyan Belt’s Hidden Giant: Why the World Is Looking to Pakistan 12:40 – 16:12 Reko Diq: A Potential Game-Changer for Global Mining & Pakistan’s Export Economy 18:05 – 19:34 Impact of Iftikhar Chaudhry’s Decision: Critical Projects Set Back by 15 Years 19:35 – 21:02 Oil & Gas : Local Exploration Led to a Boost in Reserves 21:03 – 22:50 Mining Success Unveiled: Provincial Interests, Financial Dynamics, and Collaborative Partnerships 22:51 – 25:46 Balochistan Leads the Way: Mining Model Attracts Investors and Ensures Local Benefits 25:47 – 28:10 Reko Diq’s Goldmine Potential: $4 Billion a Year in Exports 28:11 – 31:11 Saindak Project: Developed on Rental Basis with China – Now Pakistan Is Moving Beyond the Rental Era 31:12 – 34:16 Turkey, Pakistan To Explore World’s Fourth Largest Oil & Gas Reservoir 34:17 – 36:08 How Will Major Financing Be Secured for These Projects? 36:09 - 38:17 Unlocking the Tethyan Belt: When Will Pakistan Reap Its Mining Rewards? 38:18 – 44:18 Empowering Balochistan: Efforts for the Growth and Development of Its People