Sunni Pakistan scared of Shia Iran’s threat, will now do this work in fear of the sword of 18 billion dollars

The government of Pakistan has finally had to bow down before the Shia country Iran. The government of Pakistan has finally started working on the construction of a pipeline to import Iranian gas after many attempts. Pakistan is moving to build a pipeline that will transport natural gas from Iran, a move needed to meet the country’s energy needs, but one that is sure to raise eyebrows among the South Asian country’s Western allies. The Cabinet Committee on Energy approved starting construction of an 80-kilometre (40 mi) section of the 800-km pipeline from the Iranian border to Pakistan’s port city of Gwadar using government funds.

Pakistan had been reluctant to work on the pipeline for many years as investors had refrained from supporting the project due to UN sanctions against Iran as well as restrictions on dollar transactions. The two countries signed a 25-year gas deal in 2013, giving Iran cause to threaten a fight in international courts.

Pakistan has traditionally had close relations with the US and Iran. Pakistan says it needs adequate gas supplies to feed its industry as its domestic resources are rapidly depleting. The share of imported liquefied natural gas in total supply has increased to 29%.