India, Oct. 12 -- Donald Trump's return to US presidency in 2025 has witnessed increased high-level engagement with Pakistan and economic deals focused on the latter's natural resources. The United States has become involved in Pakistan's mineral sector through a major investment and partnership deal. The deal is designed to help the US diversify its supply of critical minerals known as rare earth elements (REEs) away from China while providing Pakistan with the much-needed foreign investment and technology transfer. The shift represents a significant change from the preceding Biden administration, which had largely sidelined Pakistan.

Pakistan has used its mineral potential to appeal to Trump's business-oriented mindset and to reframe i...