Pakistan can import electricity from Iran: Mashhad mayor

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Mayor of Mashhad, Iran, Syed Muhammad Pejman has said that Pakistan can import electricity from Iran to overcome its energy crisis.

Speaking at a meeting of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) here on Thursday, he urged both the countries to consider taking advantage of existing opportunities to boost two way trade.

He opined that private sector can play vital role to strength trade and economic ties between the two countries.

He emphasised on the need of frequent exchange of delegations and participation in exhibitions held in each other countries from time to time.
Identifying potential areas of co-operation he said that opportunities of co-operation existed in the areas of livestock, agriculture and mining.

He pointed out that Iran was importing livestock from Brazil, which was far away and added the same can be imported from Pakistan.

He noted that Iran's trade with other regional countries was higher as compared to Pakistan.
President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mian Abrar Ahmad, urged the governments of Pakistan and Iran to introduce banking channel and make arrangements for currency swap to enhance Pak-Iran bilateral trade.

He was of the view that Pakistan was subjected to severe discrimination by the West and as a energy-hungry country we should not accept any dictation regarding Iran-Pakistan-India Gas pipeline project.

"The project is need of the hour to overcome the energy crisis and for industrialisation," he added.

Pakistan can import electricity from Iran: Mashhad mayor | Business Recorder

 

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Mashhad's mayor arrives on two-day visit

Syed Muhammad Pezhman, Lord Mayor of Mashhad, on Thursday reached Karachi on a two-day visit.

He went to mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah where he offered Fateha and laid floral wreath.

Administrator KMC Muhammad Hussain Syed, Municipal Commissioner Matanat Ali Khan and other high government officials accompanied him on this occasion.

The 9-member visiting delegation comprise Lord Mayor of Mashhad, Deputy Mayors and City Council members.

Later talking to media, Mayor Pezhman said that Iran and Pakistan were bound by centuries old traditions and ties and both countries have identical culture, heritage and history.
He said the purpose of his visit is to initiate joint projects regarding public welfare, culture and tradition, livestock, solid waste management and infrastructure development.

"People of Iran love their Pakistani brethren and with whatever resources we have, we are ready to extend all kinds of co-operation to Pakistan," he added.
The mayor said many Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) would be singed during his visit with Karachi Metropolitan Corporation including the declaration of Mashhad and Karachi as sister cities.

Administrator Karachi Muhammad Hussain Syed said Karachi has lot of potential and an international city.

Mashhad's mayor arrives on two-day visit | Business Recorder

 

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What about the IP project ? Already dead ? or it is still there/?

 

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What about the IP project ? Already dead ? or it is still there/?

Was it ever alive? It is dead as a doornail, despite claims to the contrary.