From Nikkei Asia · · 40s
Pakistan-Iran Gas Deal Under Pressure
LNG tanker attack threatens Pakistan's Hormuz agreement with Iran.
In brief
LNG tanker attack threatens Pakistan's Hormuz agreement with Iran. Pakistan's safe passage deal with Iran faces test after LNG tanker attack disrupts gas supplies. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
LNG tanker attack
A recent attack on a Pakistan-bound liquefied natural gas tanker is stirring debate over whether Islamabad's diplomatic efforts with Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz failed.
Gas supply disruption
Reduced LNG deliveries due to u.s.-israeli attacks on iran have already disrupted daily life and business in pakistan, including gas rationing and nighttime power cuts.
Urgent need to diversify
The attack highlights an urgent need to diversify pakistan's gas suppliers and supply routes.
The short version
Pakistan's safe passage deal with Iran faces test after LNG tanker attack disrupts gas supplies.
