‘Pak-Iran gas pipeline can play a key role in Country’s future– Pakistan Industrial Sector update
Friday, March 16th, 2012 5:14:07 by Ahmed Tariq
‘Pak-Iran gas pipeline can play a key role in Country’s future– Pakistan Industrial Sector update
LAHORE: Mashallah Shakari, the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, has said the potential Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline is of great geo-political value in the region as it is bound to bring energy revolution in Pakistan.
Mr Shakari further added that the pipeline will bring peace and harmony to the country and it will strengthen the bond between Pakistani and Iranian nation. The “gas transport” project, which has been in the
pipeline for some time now, is expected to settle gas and energy crisis in Pakistan. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday, the Iranian Ambassador concluded that the successful completion of this deal will promote social contact,
tourism and economy in both participating countries.
Iranian state has made all the necessary arrangements to transport gas from Iran to Pakistan at the Baluchistan border. A portion of the gas line has already been built near to the border and the amount of gas
to be transported will be adequate to overcome the demanding problems and facilitate the Pakistani nation, Mr Shakari said.
He said both countries have huge economical potential and that there is a need for better cooperation amongst the business communities. Exchange of business delegations could bring fruitful rewards for both nations.
He explained that Iran is willing to provide every technical or other assistance to Pakistan to overcome energy and debt crisis, it’s facing.
Me Shakari said that his country, Iran has made tremendous progress in every sector of economic growth, emphasizing on the fact that Iran can help Pakistan with its natural resources such as coal, water, gas, petroleum to overcome the electricity problems.
He said Iran and Pakistan could also launch joint ventures in coal energy, dairy farming and other sectors.
LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh was also present at the situation and he commented that both countries have large domestic markets and unique geo-strategic competitive advantage.
“I strongly believe we have a potential to increase our bilateral trade to S$5 billions by 2015.”, Mr Sheikh said.
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Posted by Ahmed Tariq
on Mar 16 2012. Filed under Europe, Pakistan, Sci-Tech.
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why cant we understand that united states is our friend it has helped us stay safe from India it has served Pakistani interest through out our existence not only that,but it has catered and cared for a millions of Pakistanis in the states,through millions of dollars sent in way of remittance,not even the so called Saudis have helped us the way US has done.
now the sweet talking Iranians are offering gas ,deploying policy that takes Pakistan into direct confrontation with one of our life long friend ,why cant we understand that friendship in times of need is testing limits of loyalty now is not the time to create more poverty and misery to millions of people,by way of sanctions and even worst the unforeseen matter that will arise our of this oily gassy matter and betrayal of trust. just sit back and recall yourself,where were Iranians from next door from the last 60 years,seeing our chronic power shortage,now that nobody wants to entertain them,they have become brothers from next door,concerned of our power shortage,it will be a detrimental to Pakistan to accept Iranian gas.
iran knows this very well,yet it cunningly lures us into a life of isolation,surely they cant be our friends inviting pakistan into trouble.thank you .