{"id":75837,"date":"2024-03-27T02:36:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T02:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/us-advises-pakistan-to-halt-iran-pipeline-project-warns-of-sanctions-risk\/"},"modified":"2024-03-27T02:36:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T02:36:53","slug":"us-advises-pakistan-to-halt-iran-pipeline-project-warns-of-sanctions-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/us-advises-pakistan-to-halt-iran-pipeline-project-warns-of-sanctions-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"US advises Pakistan to halt Iran Pipeline Project, warns of sanctions risk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The United States advised Pakistan on Tuesday to halt the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project, as engaging in business with Iran poses the risk of encountering U.S. sanctions,\u201d said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not going to preview any potential sanctions, but we always advise everyone that doing business with Iran carries the risk of encountering our sanctions, and we would advise everyone to consider that very carefully,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Assistant Secretary made clear last week, we do not support this pipeline moving forward,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\n

A few months ago, the Pakistani caretaker government had approved the completion of the Pakistan-Iran pipeline project. However, following this approval, the United States officially expressed its concerns to Pakistan. After American reservations were voiced, Pakistan once again halted the implementation of the project.<\/p>\n

In response to a question, Miller also condemned the terrorist attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan, stating, \u201cWe condemn the attack on a convoy of PRC engineers in Pakistan. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries sustained and extend our heartfelt condolences to those affected by the attack.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists,\u201d he said, \u201cand Chinese nationals in Pakistan have also been victims of terrorist attacks. No country should suffer such acts of terror.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked about a letter from judges in Pakistan, the spokesperson said that he had seen the letter but had not yet consulted with his colleagues, so he would refrain from commenting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n