President Trump announced a “massive” oil exploration partnership with Pakistan despite its lack of confirmed oil reserves. Energy analysts are skeptical, noting that Pakistan has never produced commercially viable offshore oil despite seismic surveys.

"We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive Oil Reserves," Trump wrote on social media. "We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership."

The United States and Pakistan say they have reached a trade agreement that is expected to allow Washington to help develop Pakistan’s largely untapped oil reserves and lower tariffs for the South Asi