MURIDKE (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has said Pakistan will consider importing oil from Iran if US sanctions imposed on Tehran are lifted.
Speaking to the media in Muridke on Sunday, the minister said the end of the Iran-Israel conflict would help improve Pakistan's economy by easing regional tensions and stabilising energy markets.
Rana Tanveer said Pakistan could explore oil imports from neighbouring Iran once international sanctions are removed, describing the move as a potential opportunity to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and improve the country's energy security.
Commenting on the Middle East situation, the federal minister claimed that Israel was becoming increasingly isolated on the international stage, adding that even the United States and the European Union were distancing themselves from the country. He also said the consequences of the conflict between Iran and the United States could continue to affect the region for the next two years.
On security issues, Rana Tanveer alleged that India was financially supporting militant groups operating against Pakistan. He said Pakistani security forces were carrying out effective operations against what he described as Indian-backed proxies.
Addressing the country's political landscape, the minister said dialogue with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was possible if the party acted as a genuine democratic political force.
He further said that any political party sincere towards the people and the country should support a Charter of Democracy aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and political stability.
Criticising the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, Rana Tanveer remarked that he should first focus on the political future of his own party leadership before commenting on the prime minister.
The minister's remarks come as Pakistan continues to face energy challenges and seeks to diversify fuel import options while balancing international diplomatic and economic considerations.