Key points:
- Iranian President’s Visit: Ebrahim Raisi is expected to visit Pakistan on April 22.
- Pipeline Project: Work has begun on the Pakistan-Iran Gas Pipeline, with an 80-km section from Gwadar to connect with Iran’s pipeline.
- Project Challenges: The project faces opposition from the US and potential sanctions, with a decade-long delay and a possible $18 billion penalty for Pakistan if not completed on time.
- Project Progress: The initial phase will handle 100 million cubic feet per day of gas, with plans for land acquisition and awarding of contracts to follow.
The project is a significant bilateral initiative between Pakistan and Iran, with strategic and economic implications.
