Due to the war-like situation in the Middle East and the instability on the Strait of Hormuz, many countries of the world are facing severe shortage of crude oil and gas. There is currently a huge shortage of oil and gas in Iran’s neighbor Pakistan. This is the reason why a cargo ship filled with gas from Qatar is reaching Pakistan. Recently, a cargo ship reached Pakistan under an agreement between Iran and Pakistan. Now again under special arrangement, Qatar’s second LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) tanker is going to Pakistan via the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz
According to shipping data of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), tanker ‘Mihjem’ with capacity of 1,74,000 cubic meters is leaving Ras Laffan Port and heading towards Qasim Port in Pakistan. According to Reuters report, this tanker will reach Karachi on Tuesday (12 May 2026). Earlier on Saturday (9 May 2026), Iran had allowed Pakistan’s LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat to pass through Hormuz. This ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (10 May 2026).
Why was Iran so kind to Islamabad?
News agency Reuters quoted sources as saying that LNG is being sold to Pakistan under the agreement with the Qatar government. Pakistan is in the role of mediator regarding permanent peace between Iran and America. Iran had approved this consignment to strengthen the trust between Qatar and Pakistan. According to sources, two more tankers loaded from Qatar are expected to leave for Pakistan in the coming days.
Another source told Reuters on May 9 that Pakistan was in talks with Iran to allow a limited number of LNG tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This is being done because Pakistan needs gas immediately. Qatar is the main LNG supplier to Pakistan. Qatar is the world’s second largest exporter of LNG and its supplies go to Asian countries, mostly India and China.
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