Thursday, March 18, 2010
'Historic' pipeline deal would power Pakistan with gas from Iran
They said the pipeline would move through Pakistan and reach India.
"It's a milestone toward meeting energy needs of the country," Pakistani Energy Minister Naveed Qamar said.
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The project, deemed by Qamar as an "historic achievement," was delayed for about 15 years.
Officials said the gas would be pumped from Iran's South Fars field.
