Pakistan

Iranian, Pak navy commanders hold meeting on bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran Army's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani met and held talks with the Commander of the Pakistan Navy Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on the bilateral maritime relations.
2021-08-21 12:33
5 killed, 30 injured as blast hits procession in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – At least five people were killed and 30 others were injured when a bomb exploded near a procession of Muharram mourners in Punjab, Pakistan, news sources said.
2021-08-19 16:05
Afghanistan crisis must be resolved through dialogue

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Islamabad believes that there is no military solution to the Afghan problem and the issue of Afghanistan must be resolved through dialogue, the Pakistani Foreign Minister said.
2021-08-15 19:30
Taliban enters presidential palace after Ghani leaves Kabul

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Taliban forces have entered Afghanistan’s presidential palace hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
2021-08-15 11:44
12 people killed, wounded in blast in Pakistan’s Quetta

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – At least two people were killed and 10 others were injured as a result of occurrence of an explosion in Quetta, Pakistan.
2021-08-08 22:45
Azerbaijan appoints new ambassador to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – President Ilham Aliyev has appointed the former Azeri consul general to the Iranian city of Tabriz as the country's new ambassador to Tehran.
2021-08-07 17:29
US presence everywhere in world problematic: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – "The US presence anywhere in the world not only does not resolve problems, but also it is problematic," according to the new Iranian president.
2021-08-05 12:27
Ghalibaf:

Establishing peace in Afghanistan important for Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Expressing concern over the current developments in Afghanistan, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that establishing peace and security in Afghanistan is a priority of Islamic Republic of Iran.
2021-08-04 21:42
Taliban attack in Khost on Sat. leaves 2 killed 30 injured

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Two civilians are dead and 30 others sustained injuries in a Taliban* attack during a National Flag Day celebration in the eastern Afghan province of Khost, national media reported Saturday.
2021-07-31 22:23
China, Pakistan call for ceasefire in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers called on all Afghan stakeholders to agree on a comprehensive ceasefire and work together to achieve a broad-based, inclusive and negotiated political settlement.
2021-07-25 22:45
Iranian, Chinese envoys in Pakistan confer on regional issues

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iran Ambassador to Pakistan Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini met with his Chinese counterpart Nong Rong to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues, including developments in Afghanistan.
2021-07-25 11:31
Pakistan deploys military troops on border with Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Pakistan has deployed its army troops on its border with Afghanistan as the threat of violence and a fresh influx of refugees loom in the neighbouring country.
2021-07-24 23:00
Three Iranian sailors freed from prison in Karachi

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – With the incessant follow-ups made, three Iranian sailors were released from a prison in Karachi of Pakistan and returned to their homeland.
2021-07-19 10:05
Afghanistan recalls envoy to Pakistan over security threats

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has recalled the country’s ambassador and other diplomats from Pakistan until the people responsible for abducting the ambassador’s daughter are punished, a government official said on Sunday.
2021-07-18 23:01
Afghanistan rejects Taliban's control of Spin Buldak crossing

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Afghan Interior Ministry has rejected reports that the Taliban have seized the Spin Buldak crossing.
2021-07-14 12:17
Eight killed, 39 injured in Pakistan bus explosion

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – At least eight people, including four China nationals, were killed and 39 others injured on Wednesday morning when a blast hit a bus in Pakistan.
2021-07-14 11:11
Taliban claim control of key Afghanistan-Pakistan border

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The Taliban group claimed on Wednesday that they have taken the control of a key international border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
2021-07-14 10:48
Envoy to Pakistan:

Strengthening relations with neighbors priority for Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Ambassador to Islamabad says that Iran balances its relations with the East and the West, stressing that consolidating relations with neighbors is a priority for Iran and the next administration will continue the approach.
2021-07-10 19:42
Pakistan welcome Iran's collaboration with Afghan parties

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – A Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman said his country welcomes Iran's cooperation with Afghan parties so that a political solution could be reached through dialogue.
2021-07-10 14:01
Pakistani Foreign Minister:

Iran playing an important role in Afghanistan peace process

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran plays an important role in Afghanistan and the establishment of peace in this country, and this cannot be ignored, the Pakistani Foreign Minister said.
2021-07-09 17:44
Iranian, Pakistani, Turkish consulates closed in Balkh

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – As insecurity in Afghanistan escalated, Afghan officials announced the closure of the Iranian, Turkish and Pakistani consulates in Balkh province.
2021-07-04 11:35
Iran, Pakistan borders still closed for human travelers

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Deputy Provincial Governor of Sistan and Baluchestan Mohammad Hadi Marashi said that Iran's three land borders with Pakistan have been closed for travelers amid Covid-19 pandemic.
2021-06-30 21:43
2 Pakistani troops killed in terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Two Pakistani soldiers were killed on Wed. in terrorists' firing near the Afghan border.
2021-06-30 17:03
Tehran, Kabul, Islamabad ties discussed by Zarif envoy, Atmar

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan stressed the importance of a plan to hold a trilateral meeting among foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan as well as boosting relations of the three countries.
2021-06-28 16:00
Drone attack against major Indian airbase leaves 2 dead

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A drone strike on an Indian airbase in Jammu killed two people and injured two others.
2021-06-27 11:15
Iran blames foreign powers for rise in drugs in neighbors

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The head of Iran's body for fighting narcotics described on Saturday the increase in illegal drug production in neighboring countries as one of the major challenges, saying that the trend is supported by foreign powers.
2021-06-26 16:49
Iran envoy back in Kabul to negotiate with Afghan officials

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – After holding meetings with Pakistani officials, Iran's Special Representative for Afghanistan returned to Kabul to hold talks with Afghan officials to find peaceful ways to end Afghan civil conflicts.
2021-06-26 11:04
Iran, Pakistan discuss Afghan developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Special Representative for Afghanistan held a meeting with the Pakistani Foreign Minister on Thursday in Islamabad to discuss developments in Afghanistan and regional security.
2021-06-24 17:35
At least 3 dead, 21 injured in blast in Pakistan Lahore

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Pakistani officials said that at least three people were killed and 21 injured on Wednesday after a blast in Lahore's Johar Town.
2021-06-23 16:59
Tajikistan, Pakistan presidents congratulate Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and Pakistani President Arif Alvi have offered their congratulations on the victory of Ebrahim Raeisi in Iran's presidential elections.
2021-06-20 23:59