Talking to a private news channel, he said that Pakistan is serious in the gas pipeline project.

He added that companies have been short listed for the construction of the pipeline.

Ijaz Chaudhry said that Iran has offered support for the project in shape of materials.

He further said that Pakistan is looking also for other options.

He added that talks were underway with Russian and Chinese companies.

The government will provide funds to build infrastructure of the project from its treasury, the Secretary added.