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Islamabad, June 11, 2023 (PPI-OT):First Russian discounted crude oil cargo has arrived in Karachi and will begin oil discharge on Monday. This was announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a tweet on Sunday. He said that he has fulfilled another promise to the nation.
The Prime Minister said today is a transformative day. He said we are moving one step at a time toward prosperity, economic growth and energy security and affordability. He said this is the first ever Russian oil cargo to Pakistan and the beginning of a new relationship between Pakistan and Russian Federation.
Shehbaz Sharif commended all those who remained part of this national endeavor and contributed to translating the promise of Russian oil import into reality.
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