The government is aggressively pursuing international gas pipeline projects to meet energy needs of the country.

A press release issued by Ministry of Energy in Islamabad said Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Gas Pipeline Project and North South Gas Pipeline Project are clear illustrations of such efforts.

It said the TAPI Project has achieved substantial progress during the current year.

The ground breaking ceremony for Pakistan segment of the Project is expected to be held soon.

The TAPI Project Company has established its project office in Dubai and also opened a branch office in Islamabad.

To fund the project activities, the Government of Pakistan is regularly contributing its committed share in the Project.NNR/Mustafa