Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Pakistan received an LNG shipment from Qatar under a long-term agreement on Monday. The shipment had earlier been diverted from the Strait of Hormuz on July 31. Its arrival provides some relief amid uncertainty surrounding regional maritime routes. The development also highlights the importance of LNG supplies for Pakistan's energy requirements.

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The LNG vessel Al Arish reached the Pakistan GasPort Limited terminal at around 11:30am. The vessel was carrying approximately 141,550 cubic metres of liquefied natural gas. It successfully reached Pakistan after navigating the disruption affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The shipment...