Middle East & Central Asia News
LAST UPDATE: August 29, 2025
‘Massive’ oil reserves? Donald Trump’s energy plan baffles Pakistan
Trump’s claim of “massive oil reserves” in Pakistan puzzled analysts and officials. While a past U.S. EIA report estimated shale oil potential, experts questioned viability. Past exploration efforts by major firms failed.
Insight
The claim seems aimed at political optics rather than realistic energy strategy—rekindling intrigue but lacking technical or geopolitical credibility.