Meanwhile some analysts believe that the United States pressure on Pakistan to withdraw from negotiations on executing the project of Iranian gas export will terminate the project.
On the other hand, Pakistani oil Minister said that it is important for India to understand the urgency of work, "Islamabad does not oppose the participation of India in the project, but time is running out," he emphasized.
Iran is still insisting that whenever India decides, it can join the project. Taking advantage of Iranian government approach, India is following a double-edged policy: from one side Indian officials express their interest for cooperation with Iran and Pakistan, but actually avoid initiating the plan.
However energy-hungry India is increasingly facing the problem of gas consumption and is potentially one of the most promising markets for Iranian huge natural gas reserves. But U.S. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program have contributed to New Delhi's reluctance. Although through several negotiations and decision-making procedures, India claims tendency to be a part of the project, but at the same time it is negotiating to sign a gas deal with Qatar.
Meanwhile Pakistani media quoting some officials of the country that further delays to the plan may lead to a major gas crisis for them.
