Pakistani cabinet approves Iran gas pipeline projectJanuary 31, 2013 - 09:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Pakistani federal cabinet on Wednesday, Jan 30, gave green signal for initiation of Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project which is scheduled to be completed in January 2015, according to Pakistan Today. Iran had agreed to provide $ 500 million for the project. The Pakistan government says the money will be spent on the completion of the project. However according to Iranian sources an Iranian company will undertake laying of pipeline even in the Pakistan area. The Pakistan, Iran project had seen many ups and downs and finally it seems it has been put on track. Iranians were very keen to have this project with Pakistan. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |