Russia offers Pakistan discounted oil opportunity

Russia's ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, has said Moscow is ready to provide discounted oil to Pakistan if Islamabad formally approaches it.

Speaking in Islamabad, the envoy described energy as the most important pillar of bilateral cooperation and said no formal request had yet been received from the Pakistani side. He urged Pakistan to make use of the opportunity amid regional energy uncertainty.

Geo News reported that Khorev also commented on the wider Middle East conflict, saying Iran's response was directed at US military positions in the Gulf while criticising Washington and Israel over the crisis.

The remarks come as Pakistan weighs options to manage energy costs and supply risks during heightened volatility in global oil markets.