Pakistan’s Musharraf Pushes for China Oil Pipeline

From Reuters:

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is pushing a proposal for gas and oil pipelines between his country and China to bolster bilateral ties, he said on Monday, during a visit that has highlighted security concerns.

Beijing has stood close to Musharraf, who came to power as a general in a coup in 1999, even as he has become increasingly vulnerable since the defeat of allies in February 18 polls.

The two countries have explored proposals to use Pakistan as a pipeline corridor, bringing oil and gas from the Middle East to China.