Russia to invest $2 bn to build 1,100-km pipeline in Pakistan

[ziaulislam]

yes, it against the rules and yes there will be kick backs in govt-to govt deals but the benefits clearly out weights it..considering if its not done now, we will fall into severe energy crisis.

now lets hope IMF/WB dont come into play. Thy usually dont like such govt-govt deals

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Thank you to Mother Russia and peaceful operations

 

[razgriz19]

Investments will be paid back through contract. This isn't really investment.

Bottom line is, nawaz knows that is gas load shedding is completely removed and electricity greatly (both thanks to gas), nawaz can win another 5 years with even more heavy mandate.

It'd be really stupid to miss this opportunity. Pakistan can go to hell, but if people get gas and bijli, they'll elect him.

Most People don't love Pakistan. People love their self interest.

doesn't matter, even if we just get bijli 24/7, the economy will improve greatly.
I dont like takloo either, but if he can make this happen then i dont mind him staying around as long as we have a guy like Raheel to keep him in check

 

[moisrar47]

Some improvement in relations

 

[My-Analogous]

A lot of investments coming in Pakistan, PPP wins next elections and takes all the money.

U mad?

Yeah now we have 17 billion reserves again like in 2008.

 

[SBD-3]

Russians are providing financing for the pipeline, not investing.

 

[Meengla]

doesn't matter, even if we just get bijli 24/7, the economy will improve greatly.
I dont like takloo either, but if he can make this happen then i dont mind him staying around as long as we have a guy like Raheel to keep him in check

Correct.
My own brother in Karachi has a textile factory; in its previous location, despite lots of business potentials, he was not able to run his factory for long because the area had heavy electricity load-shedding. He moved his business to another area of Karachi where electricity was available almost all the time. And, voila!, his business has been doing quite well. Meaning more money in his and his employees pocket, more investment, more spending, less idle time, less inclination for people to join some Madrassa...

And that is all despite the raised electricity costs--according to him the PMLN govt increased the charges.

Now imagine my brother's scenario for thousands of other business owners and its effects on the Pakistani economy and society?

 

[Shamain]

In return for investment they are building pipleline
What BS then whyare they projecting it as investment. Who they are fooling. Hum kya yahan retards bethay hoay hain. This is financing that we will return with interest .
And there is no formal bidding process. Hints to kickbacks?

 

[SBD-3]

In return for investment they are building pipleline
What BS then whyare they projecting it as investment. Who they are fooling. Hum kya yahan retards bethay hoay hain. This is financing that we will return with interest .
And there is no formal bidding process. Hints to kickbacks?

But in return, the revenues will be boosted as well. More consumption, more revenue for the govt which serves as source of debt servicing. Consider the deadweight loss to the society as a result of not building this pipeline.

 

[Shamain]

But in return, the revenues will be boosted as well. More consumption, more revenue for the govt which serves as source of principal and debt servicing.

I am fine with that. When u are cash short such loans work. But the lies they are projcting as investment. See thats what my beef was. A common person may not see the difference. And they held no bidding. Do u fear kick backs. I dont know but i do.
So its fine to have financing done but with complete forecasting and with proper reforms in place where loan will be paid back on time. And this is a lucrative sector so yes the revenues generated could be great.
I hope gov stashs its haram khori aside and not violate ethical practices. Lolz i am asking for too much.