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LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan attached great importance to early completion of Pak-Iran gas pipeline project in view of energy crisis in the country.
The President called for stepping up efforts for early completion of all the bilateral projects of Pakistan and Iran, in a meeting with Speaker of Iranian Majlis Shura Ali Ardeshir Larijaniat Bilawal House here.
Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said the President during the meeting reiterated Pakistan's commitment to implement expeditiously all mega projects, including the Pak-Iran gas pipeline, the 1000 MW Taftan-Quetta transmission line, 400 MW Gwader power supply project, Noshki-Dalbandin highway and up-gradation of the Quetta-Taftan track.
The President stressed upon the need for devising appropriate mechanisms to finance these critical projects.
The Iranian dignitary is visiting Pakistan for participation in the meeting of Parliamentary Assembly of the ECO countries in Islamabad. (APP)