In light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, an energy crisis is looming in several countries, with Pakistan being particularly affected. The country is on the brink of a severe energy shortage, with only a few days’ worth of reserves left for everything from crude oil to LNG gas supply. In a significant development, Qatar has issued a 'force majeure' notice to Pakistan, stating that it will stop supplying LNG, as confirmed by Pakistan's Federal Energy Minister, Ali Parvez Malik. He indicated that the ongoing energy crisis in Pakistan is about to worsen dramatically.

This situation is compounded further by earlier disruptions in LNG supply from Qatar, following missile attacks by Iran on its production facilities. Since those incidents, Qatar has halted LNG production and delivery, leading to a dire situation for countries like Pakistan, which rely heavily on Qatar for their energy needs. The announcement of the cessation of LNG supplies has sent alarm bells ringing in Islamabad, reinforcing fears about Pakistan's impending energy crisis.

As per analytics firm Kepler, Qatar meets 99% of Pakistan's LNG requirements, meaning its decision to stop supplies will have catastrophic implications for Pakistan's energy security and economy. This new development not only highlights the vulnerabilities of Pakistan's energy infrastructure but also raises questions about the geopolitical landscape of the region and the stability of energy supplies amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.