"Pakistan and Iran Sign Landmark Pipeline Deal: A New Era of Cooperation?" In a significant development for the region, Pakistan and Iran have finally signed a long-awaited agreement to construct a major gas pipeline, marking a major milestone in their historic relationship. The $7 billion Iran-Pakistan (IP) pipeline project, which has been in the works for over a decade, aims to bring Iranian natural gas to Pakistan's energy-starved power plants, reducing the country's reliance on imported fuel. Despite initial reservations and concerns over the deal's feasibility, Pakistani officials have hailed the agreement as a major breakthrough, which is expected to boost the country's energy security and economic growth. But with Iran under international sanctions, the project's future remains uncertain, and its success will depend on navigating complex global politics and economic challenges.
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
