The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has formally urged the government to revive the long-stalled Iran-Pakistan (IPI) gas pipeline, arguing that the current geopolitical climate offers a rare window for progress.
The industry group cited a de-escalation of regional tensions and a temporary relaxation of United States sanctions on Iran as key factors enabling renewed dialogue on the infrastructure project.
The IPI pipeline, which has been under construction for years but remains non-operational, is designed to transport natural gas from Iran’s Siah Bisheh field to Pakistan.
Its activation would provide Pakistan with a steady, low-cost energy supply, potentially alleviating the country’s chronic power shortages and reducing its reliance on expensive imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal.
This push aligns with broader shifts in Pakistan’s energy strategy.
Islamabad has recently been evaluating the resumption of crude oil imports from Iran, a move facilitated by the same temporary easing of US sanctions.