Pakistan has moved to secure additional liquefied natural gas supplies from the international spot market as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt regional energy flows.

Pakistan LNG Limited, the state-owned company responsible for LNG procurement, has issued a tender seeking one LNG cargo for delivery on June 6 and 7 at Port Qasim in Karachi, according to a notice released on Tuesday.

The move comes at a time when global energy markets remain sensitive to the security of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit corridor for a large share of the world’s LNG and oil trade.

Market reports indicate that although some LNG shipments from Qatar have continued to reach Pakistan, volumes moving through the region remain below normal levels amid uncertainty over maritime traffic and supply chains.

The latest tender underscores Pakistan’s efforts to maintain uninterrupted gas supplies during a period of heightened volatility in international energy markets.

LNG remains an important part of Pakistan’s energy mix, supporting electricity generation, industrial operations, and domestic gas demand.

The cargo sought by PLL carries a volume of around 140,000 cubic metres, with delivery required within days, highlighting the urgency of the procurement.

Pakistan has increasingly depended on spot market purchases and short-term procurement in recent years to manage fluctuations in domestic gas production and seasonal demand.

However, such buying strategies can become more difficult and costly when geopolitical tensions and global supply disruptions intensify.