Iran gas pipeline project to be completed in a year, says Abbasi

  • November 28, 2013, 6:19 pm
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (Online): Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Pakistan would find an opportunity to complete the proposed Iran gas pipeline project within a year.

While talking to a private news channel, the minister said, “I think trade restrictions against Iran would be lifted, following an agreement between Iran and world powers.”

He said Pakistan had intensified its efforts to materialise the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.

Khaqan said that the present situation seemed appropriate for carrying out the proposed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, following a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme between Iran and world powers. The minister added that he is scheduled to hold a meeting with his Iranian counterpart next month.

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