Published on, Sept. 15 -- September 15, 2025 10:52 PM

Qatar has asked Pakistan to submit a formal proposal to either delay LNG cargo deliveries beyond 2030 or allow Qatar to sell some term cargoes internationally under the Net Proceeds Differential (NPD) clause. This request follows a growing mismatch between Pakistan's gas supply and demand.

A senior official said once Pakistan sends a written proposal, Qatar will respond with a counteroffer. Both countries will then negotiate until they reach a mutual agreement. This comes after Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) began diverting LNG cargoes to the spot market due to falling domestic demand.

Pakistan currently plans to consume 80 LNG cargoes per year from Qatar, out of 108 contracted, leaving...