Khawaja Asif suggests diplomacy to seek Iran pipeline way out
- 10-Sep-2024
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline has been a matter of survival for us, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Khawaja Asif, in a conversation with Independent Urdu, suggested for seeking a way out by diplomacy with the United States about the project, “so as we benefit from this project […]
Govt to deter ‘interference’ in Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: FM Dar
- 07-May-2024
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Tuesday emphasised that the government’s actions regarding the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline would prioritise national interests and deter any external interference. Addressing a press conference, the deputy prime, to a query regarding Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, said Pakistan, as a sovereign country, would take decisions in […]
Fine, Sanctions, or Waiver: Iranian Gas Will Come at a Price for Pakistan
- 22-Apr-2024
When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Pakistan this week (April 22, 2024), experts say the two issues topmost on his mind that he will want to discuss with his Pakistani counterpart, President Asif Ali Zardari, will be border security and the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline. “This visit comes at the most troubling time for the region,” […]
US advises Pakistan to halt Iran Pipeline Project, warns of sanctions risk
- 27-Mar-2024
The United States advised Pakistan on Tuesday to halt the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project, as engaging in business with Iran poses the risk of encountering U.S. sanctions,” said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing. “I’m not going to preview any potential sanctions, but we always advise everyone that doing business with Iran […]
High level Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan in April
- 18-Mar-2024
ISLAMABAD: Preparations are underway for the visit of a high-level Iranian delegation to Pakistan in April, citing diplomatic sources, ARY News reported on Monday. Sources said that the Iranian delegation will comprise of 20 to 25 officials and two to three senior ministers. “Two sides working over the high-level Iranian delegation’s visit to Pakistan”. “The […]
Cabinet okays construction of 80km segment of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
- 26-Feb-2024
ISLAMABAD: In a fresh push towards completion of a multibillion-dollar gas supply project, the outgoing federal cabinet gave the nod to complete the first phase of the 80-kilometre Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project within the country’s territory, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. Sources told ARY News that the federal cabinet, through circulation […]
Cabinet approves works on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
- 23-Feb-2024
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet approved the works on an 80-kilometer (km) segment of the pipeline from Gwadar to the Iran border in the initial phase under the Iran-Pakistan (IP) Gas Pipeline project, ARY News reported. In a press statement, the federal cabinet confirmed it has approved laying an 80 km pipeline on Pakistan’s territory on […]
Pakistan to hold talks with Iran on deadline of gas pipeline
- 14-Nov-2023
ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali left for Pakistan to discuss Iran Pakistan Gas Pipeline project, ARY News reported on Tuesday. “The delegation will request Iran for an extension in deadline of completing the pipeline in Pakistan,” sources said. Caretaker Energy Minister Muhammad Ali will discuss the issue with […]
Iran agrees to supply gas to Oman in-between Pakistan’s delay
- 01-Sep-2014
KARACHI: Oman and Iran has signed an agreement under which Tehran will supply natural gas to Muscat over the next 25-year, ARY News reported.