With India and Pakistan on the same side, the Americans would have to rethink how far they can oppose this project.

• 艾亚尔先生抵达巴基斯坦后首次就这一问题发表了讲话，增加了印巴达成协议的希望。“事实能证明，从巴基斯坦输送天然气(印度)划算的，”他表示。