Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: There will be no change in diplomatic relations with Israel until it complies with the agreements.
Maduro: We say to the people of the United States that we do not want war in the Caribbean or in South America.
Maduro: The sadists in America believe they can issue orders for the world to follow, that they rule while others must adapt. But the first to know this is false are the American people themselves.
Caracas: US maneuvers seek to legitimize regime change and seizure of Venezuelan oil resources.
Caracas: The announced US military deployment in the Caribbean region constitutes a policy of aggression and a threat against Venezuela.
Venezuela: We reject Trump's statements allowing US intelligence agencies to operate in Venezuela.
Palestinian media: Occupation forces storm the town of Azzun, east of Qalqilya
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli occupation forces fire on Shujaiyya neighborhood east of Gaza City.
Palestinian Prisoners' Information Office: Four of his ribs were broken
Palestinian Prisoners' Information Office: Marwan al-Barghouti lost consciousness after a brutal assault by Israeli occupation soldiers

Pakistan asserts right to import Iranian gas despite US objections

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 1 Apr 2024 22:56
  • 4 Shares
3 Min Read

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that Pakistan does not need a sanctions waiver to construct pipelines for importing natural gas from Iran.

  • x
  • Pakistan asserts right to import Iranian gas despite US objections
    Iranian welders work on a pipeline to transfer natural gas from Iran to Pakistan, in Chabahar, near the Pakistani border, southeastern Iran, March 11, 2013 (AFP)

Pakistan's Defense Minister asserted on Monday that his country has a legitimate right to import natural gas from Iran in the latest efforts to revive a 2009 gas agreement with the Islamic Republic despite Washington's objection.

In a press briefing following a parliament session, Khawaja Asif emphasized that Pakistan is entitled to benefit from the economically viable agreement with Tehran and emphasized that the US should consider Pakistan's challenges in importing energy at high prices from international markets. Asif highlighted that Iran could provide energy to Pakistan easily and at a reasonable price.

Meanwhile, he considered that the US is responsible for offering an alternative solution if it insists on opposing gas transfer from Iran to Pakistan.

Read more: 'Israel' behind attack on Iranian gas pipelines, NYT claims

These statements follow remarks from US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu at a Congressional hearing, where he stated that the US was actively opposing the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.

Lu noted that Islamabad had not sought an exemption from US sanctions on Iran to facilitate gas trade.

However, responding to Lu's statement, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch clarified that Pakistan does not require a sanctions waiver to construct pipelines for importing natural gas from Iran.

Read more: US questions Pakistan election process amid Imran Khan allies lead

Related News

Venezuela condemns Trump's authorization of CIA ops on its territory

Maduro announces new border defense zones as tensions persist

Bold and necessary decisions

In 2013, the US threatened Pakistan with economic sanctions over the Iran-Pakistan gas project, citing concerns about Iran's nuclear program. The project, also known as the "Peace Pipeline", was conceived in 1994 and involved India initially.

But Pakistan approved earlier the commencement of construction on an 80-kilometer pipeline from its border with Iran to the southwestern port city of Gwadar. This decision coincided with a deadline set by Iran, under the 2009 agreement, for Pakistan to begin pipeline construction or face international legal action.

Pakistani media outlets reported that the approved pipeline segment would allow the country to save over $5 billion a year on gas imports.

Read more: Iran, Pakistan pledge to advance IP gas project deal

According to the Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement signed in June 2009, Iran would supply Pakistan with 750 million to 1 billion cubic feet (up to 28.3 million cubic meters) per day of natural gas.

Despite Iran completing the construction of a 900-kilometer pipeline on its side of the border in 2011, the project has stalled.

The pipeline, which extends from the Iranian borderline to Gwadar port city in Balochistan province, is estimated to cost 45 billion Pakistani rupees while some knowledgeable sources reveal that Pakistan could avoid an $18 billion fine with this project.

After approving the 80-km pipeline project, Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed posted on X: “Caretaker cabinet committee approves work on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.”

“About time bold & necessary decisions benefiting the interests of people of Pakistan were taken, the Iran-Pakistan Pipeline is absolutely vital for Pakistan’s Energy Security & Economic Independence!”

  • United States
  • Gas pipeline
  • Pakistan
  • Gas prices
  • Iran

Most Read

Iran strikes secret Israeli-US bunker under Tel Aviv high-rise

Tel Aviv high-rise struck by Iran hid Site 81, secret US-Israeli base

  • Politics
  • 14 Oct 2025
Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi in an undated image in Gaza, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Gaza Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed by collaborators

  • Politics
  • 12 Oct 2025
drop site

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

  • Politics
  • 13 Oct 2025
Illustration of fists breaking shackles, representing the liberation of Palestinian detainees from Israeli prisons. (Illustrated by: AL Mayadeen English/Batoul Chamas)

4 prominent Palestinian detainees to be freed: Who are they?

  • Palestine
  • 13 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Members of the media wait for Palestinian prisoners and injured at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Rafah crossing to reopen for travelers from Gaza: Reuters

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Washington (AP)
Politics

'Israel' may resume Gaza war if Hamas breaches ceasefire, Trump says

Mourners attend the funeral of slain captive Captain Daniel Peretz at Mt. Herzl military cemetery in occupied al-Quds, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam Brigades hand over all living Israeli captives

Armored vehicles drive through a street during a government-organized march in support of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 (AP)
Politics

US approves covert CIA action in Venezuela: Reports

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS