ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday informed the Senate that the Government of Pakistan was pursuing implementation of the Iran Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project.
In a written reply, the minister said that for implementation of the project, Pakistan has requested Iran for amendment in the Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA), allowing both parties to complete the project in the extended period.
He said that a draft amendment has also been shared with the Iran in this regard. The President of Iran visited Pakistan on March 26-27, 2016 during which the project also came under discussion.
He said that it was agreed by both sides to revive discussion on the project in the wake of removal of international sanctions on Iran. Pursuant to the meeting, Iranian side has invited Pakistan for meeting.
Pakistan delegation is expected to visit Iran shortly for which necessary approval has been sought from the competent authority, he added.
