Pakistan Tribune cited Mr Syed Nayyer Hussain Bukhari chairman of Pakistan Senate as saying that the IP gas pipeline role as vital for Pakistan economy.

Touching upon the significance of Iran and Pakistan gas pipeline project, the Senate chairman expressed the hope that it would be completed on time to help Pakistan overcome its energy shortage.

He said that Iran and Pakistan could play an important part in establishing peace and stability in the region. He referred to parliamentary relations between Pakistan and Iran and said that we want to enhance these ties in all areas.

He emphasized the need for increasing trade between the two counties and added that the present level of USD 1.3 billion trade was insufficient given the potentials of the two countries.

Referring to the scourge of terrorism being faced by Pakistan, the Senate chairman said that "Pakistan has paid a high price in its fight against extremism and terrorism as it has lost its dear leader Benazir Bhutto in a terrorist attack."

He called for a close Pakistan and Iran cooperation in uprooting the menace from the region. The Pakistani government and people would never allow anyone to use their territory for operations against any brotherly country.

Touching upon the significance of Iran and Pakistan gas pipeline project it would be completed on time to help Pakistan overcome its energy shortage.

Mr Bukhari said that Pakistan believed in an Afghan owned solution to the problem. Trilateral cooperation among Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan were imperative in establishing durable peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Source - Pakistan Tribune

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