Exclusive: China commits $6.5 billion for Pakistani nuclear project

(Reuters) - China has committed $6.5 billion to finance the construction of a major nuclear power project in Pakistan's port city of Karachi as it seeks to strengthen ties with its strategic partner, Pakistani officials said.

Pakistan wants Iran to finance gas pipeline: minister

Pakistan has asked Iran for $2 billion in financing to build its side of a controversial gas pipeline that has drawn threats of US sanctions, Islamabad's petroleum minister said Tuesday.