July 19, 2021: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar says Pak-Russian gas pipeline project would help strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

Talking to a private television channel, he said this mega project would fulfil energy demands of Pakistan and hoped that the project would be completed by end of 2023.

Replying to a question about funding of the project, he said Pakistan has 74 percent share while the Russian side would have 26 percent liability.

Radio Pakistan

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