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Pakistan begins construction on major gas pipeline

11 Mar 2013 12:00 AM | Anonymous

Pakistan has begun construction on its end of a natural gas pipeline between Pakistan and Iran. The 2,775 km long pipe valued at $7.5 billion is expected to be completed within the next two years, with the Iranian side of the pipe nearing completion.

The pipe itself is expected to help Pakistan deal with energy demand, with the country’s energy infrastructure frequently failing to provide stable power or prevent blackouts.

The construction project has been met with opposition from the U.S. which has asked Pakistan to exit the project.

India had originally been involved in the early stages of the gas line project but has since pulled out, with a signing of a nuclear deal with the U.S. pre-empting the pull-out.

Pakistan has also been approached by other parties including Saudi Arabia and the U.S. with alternative energy solutions.

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