🔄 Introduction: A Turning Tide
Pakistan is rewriting its economic and technological narrative. In the past few months, the nation has secured significant trade deals, accelerated sustainable energy adoption, and achieved critical space- and agriculture-related milestones — even as regional dynamics shift.
⚡ 1. Major U.S.–Pakistan Trade & Oil Agreement
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On July 31, 2025, former President Donald Trump announced the finalization of a landmark deal between the U.S. and Pakistan to develop Pakistan’s untapped oil reserves, including regions like Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab, and KP The Times of India+3AP News+3The Economic Times+3.
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The agreement also reduces tariffs on Pakistani exports to the U.S., positioning Pakistan to attract fresh foreign investment and boost bilateral trade, complementing its $7.3 billion annual trade AP News.
🌱 2. Green & Smart Agriculture Takes Off
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Under the Green Pakistan Initiative, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed activation of public-private agriculture innovation programs, promoting mechanization, quality seed distribution, and easy access to credit Arab News+1Wikipedia+1.
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The Cholistan Canal Project was launched to irrigate nearly 4.8 million acres of barren land, although it has generated political controversy due to environmental concerns in Sindh Wikipedia.
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Turkey’s GIZ and CGIAR-backed programs now provide climate-risk insurance and modern solutions (drip irrigation, hybrid seeds) to secure Pakistan’s food sector against climate shocks agtechnavigator.com+1intracen.org+1.
☀️ 3. Solar Power: From Crisis to Clean Energy Leader
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Solar power is now over 25% of Pakistan’s electricity — growing fastest in the world in per capita terms Wikipedia.
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In early 2025, Punjab launched a project to solarize 50,000+ agricultural tube wells, reducing diesel dependency and transforming rural energy access Wikipedia.
🛰️ 4. Space Tech & Digital Farming: Vision 2040 in Action
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In January 2025, Pakistan successfully launched its first domestically produced earth observation satellite — PRSC‑EO1 — to support agriculture, urban planning, and disaster response Wikipedia.
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The introduction of the Land Information & Management System (LIMS) integrates GIS, crop monitoring drones, and weather analytics to modernize farming countrywide Wikipedia.
📈 5. Macroeconomy Shows Green Shoots
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Despite slowed GDP growth (2.68% in FY 2024‑25) spglobal.com+2reuters.com+2The Times of India+2, Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing: inflation dropped to just 3.5% in May 2025, while FDI rose 20% in early 2025 Arab Newsweforum
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The government has secured a current account surplus of $1.9 billion, local and international equity markets surged, and sovereign credit ratings improved to “Positive” weforum.org.
🏁 Conclusion: New Narrative, Real Progress
Pakistan is charting a new narrative arc: one built on strategic energy partnerships, sustainable growth, and technological self-reliance. From the oil fields of Balochistan to solar farms in Punjab, and from PRSC‑EO1’s orbit to digitally driven farms, the country is redefining itself.
At 5th Column, we believe that global narratives should reflect these tangible successes — not outdated stereotypes. It’s time to spotlight Pakistan’s real achievements and its rising potential.
