The United States has reiterated its dedication to addressing Pakistan’s energy crisis and warned against the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project.
The State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller highlighted the U.S.’s role in assisting Pakistan in generating an extra 4,000 megawatts of clean energy and expanding Pakistan’s energy production capabilities, facilitating electricity access for millions.
Miller emphasized the ongoing collaboration between the two nations to tackle environmental challenges through a green alliance.
In a recent press briefing, Miller also advised against Pakistan’s continuation of the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project, citing potential U.S. sanctions risks associated with conducting business with Iran. He declined to specify any sanctions but urged careful consideration of the risks involved. Miller recalled statements from the Assistant Secretary opposing the pipeline’s progress.
The pipeline project had been greenlit by Pakistan’s caretaker government months prior but was paused after the U.S. expressed its concerns, leading to a halt in its implementation.
Addressing a terrorist attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan, Miller condemned the violence, expressing sorrow for the loss of life and injuries. He offered condolences to those impacted and remarked on the broader impact of terrorism on both Pakistani and Chinese nationals in Pakistan.
Regarding a query about a letter from Pakistani judges, Miller mentioned he had seen the letter but had not discussed it with colleagues, choosing to withhold comment for the time being.
