Pakistan, India close to finalizing accord on gas pipeline from Iran: The Star Online

Friday April 25, 2008 MYT 7:26:42 PM

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP): An official says Pakistan and India are close to finalizing an agreement to build a pipeline to import natural gas from Iran.
The South Asian countries' petroleum ministers concluded the latest round of talks on the three-nation project Friday in Islamabad.
The proposed US$7.5 billion pipeline has been long delayed over Indian concerns about the safety of its portions in Pakistan.
The U.S. has opposed the project because of fears it will weaken efforts to isolate Iran, which it accuses of pursuing a nuclear weapons program.
Pakistan Petroleum Minister Khawaja Mohammed Asif says he expects the agreement to be concluded in a few days or weeks.

Original Link: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/25/apworld/20080425192609&sec=apworld