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| India-Pakistan |
| Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline defies US |
| 2013-03-11 |
| Potentially this is a big deal for Pakistan, in every sense. Power blackouts are increasing, demand for electricity and gas rises all the time - and the government is under consistent domestic pressure to find a solution. And it has to be financed in the face of America's warnings that involvement in the project could attract US sanctions. Pakistan is dismissive of scepticism about the pipeline and seems confident the hurdles can be overcome and gas will flow in around two years. For Iran, another route out for its gas will clearly be welcome. Some analysts here believe President Zardari sees this as an opportune time to be assertive, not least on the grounds that the partnership with Pakistan will be crucial to the US as Nato combat forces withdraw from Afghanistan. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #3 On the other hand, India may cut imports of Iranian oil as insurers back out |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2013-03-11 17:41 |
| #2 Of course they do, ask 'em. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2013-03-11 16:21 |
| #1 Doesn't the EPA have the power to block the pipeline? |
| Posted by: Bobby 2013-03-11 15:28 |