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Pakistan Negotiates with Iran on Transit of Qatari Liquefied Gas Shipments
PAKISTAN – Pakistan is in negotiations with Iran to allow the transit of a limited number of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from Qatar through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reports.
TL;DR
- Pakistan is negotiating with Iran for transit of Qatari LNG through the Strait of Hormuz.
- A ship carrying LNG from Qatar has apparently used a northern route through the strait, approved by Tehran.
- Pakistan is experiencing gas shortages and frequent power outages.
- Iran has increased control over the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war, posing security risks.
- Qatar's LNG exports have been impacted by the ongoing conflict, with reduced shipments.