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    Since the past few years,Pakistan-Russia relations.

    Recently Pakistan-Russia has signed a $ 1.7Billion energy deal

    Pakistan and Russia signed a most sought-after energy deal of $1.7 billion for laying a liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline from Karachi to Lahore. The supply of LNG is expected before March next year.

    It is for the first time Islamabad and Moscow have signed an energy pact decades after their defence deal.

    The energy agreement was signed during the visit of the Russian defence minister. Moreover, Islamabad and Moscow also signed a defence and military cooperation deal, a move seen by economic experts as ushering in a gradual improvement in ties between the two countries.
    Pakistan and Russia also share similar concerns toward Afghanistan

    If Afghanistan was the source of tensions between the two countries in the 1980s, it has now become the point of convergence.
    Official sources familiar with the meeting of top generals told The Express Tribune that Islamabad and Moscow had unanimity of views on the future of Afghanistan.
    Pak, Russia army chiefs discuss US exit in Afghanistan – The Express Tribune

    “Pakistan terms Russia and China's presence in the region as source of peace and stability and that is why all three are getting closer on strategic matters,” Khawaja Asif remarked pointing towards a major shift in Pakistan's foreign and security policy.
    Pakistan wants Russian engagement in Afghan peace process - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

    Pakistan is also considering to sign the deal for MI-35 Next summer and has also expressed interest in MI-28,which the russian side has also offered to Pakistan

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    Originally posted by barangai View Post
    Since the past few years,Pakistan-Russia relations.

    Recently Pakistan-Russia has signed a $ 1.7Billion energy deal



    .................
    How has financing been arranged for such a large deal in the presence of sanctions?

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