An overview of the challenges facing Pakistan's agriculture; the impact of commercialization on productivity and sustainability; an analysis of systemic weaknesses such as water scarcity and soil degradation; the socio-economic plight of Pakistani farmers; the implications of irrational residential expansion on agricultural land (with specific mention of the situation around Faisalabad); the nation's struggle for nutritional self-sufficiency; a comprehensive conclusion summarizing the key findings; and actionable recommendations for policy and practice.