Iran-Pakistan

Pakistan reopens key border crossing with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Pakistan reopened the Gabd-Rimdan crossing with Iran on Saturday, allowing trucks carrying LPG and essential food supplies to resume movement after a suspension that began on October 17.

Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran on Tuesday

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, will travel to Tehran on Tuesday to meet with Iranian officials, as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation between Iran and Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Asim Munir could visit Tehran this week

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is likely to visit Tehran this week, according to some unconfirmed reports by journalists on social media.

Iran, Pakistan FMs stress diplomacy amid regional tensions

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call Sunday with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and diplomatic efforts.

Iran, Pakistan's top bankers meet in Thailand

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdulnasser Hemmati met with Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

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Iran Air to launch direct flight btw Zahedan, Quetta

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s National Flag Carrier [Iran Air] has announced that it will launch a direct flight between Iran’s Zahedan and Pakistan’s Quetta for the first time.

Iran FM spokesman meets with new Pakistan envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei hosted Pakistan's new ambassador to Iran, Ahmed Siddiqui, on Wednesday afternoon, describing the meeting as productive.

Iran, Pakistan can meet their needs using regional potentials

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for stronger cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in trade, energy, tourism, investment, and cultural and scientific exchanges.

Iran condemns terrorist attack on mosque in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a mosque near a police station in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan on Friday.

Mecca Security Pact not to affect Pak ties with Iran: spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Mecca Defense Pact inked between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will not affect his country’s relations with Islamic Republic of Iran.

IRGC dismantles terrorist team in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said Saturday that its ground forces dispmatnled a team of terrorists upon their arrival into the country at the shared borders in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Pakistan rejects unilateral US sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to bilateral trade with Iran in accordance with international law, saying it will not abide by unilateral US sanctions against Tehran.

Iran-Pakistan port roadmap to be compiled in Tehran: PMO

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The 4th meeting of Iran-Pakistan Joint Commission on port and maritime cooperation will be held in Tehran, aimed at formulating mid- and long-term cooperation between the two countries, Ports and Maritime Org. (PMO) said.

US has to take practical steps to implement MoU: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has been received for a meeting with Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Major General Mohsen Rezaei in Tehran on Monday.

Iran to pursue US compliance with MoU terms: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – In a meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Pakistani army chief Monday, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed the need for the US to adhere to the terms of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding(MOU).

FM Araghchi holds phone call with Pakistani Army chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan.

Pezeshkian congratulates Pakistan on independence day

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government, and the people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day anniversary.

President Pezeshkian receives Pakistani delegation in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian received for a meeting a Pakistani delegation headed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday in Tehran.

Pakistan says Iran, US close to sort of agreement over Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Pakistani defense minister claims that Iran and the Unnited States are close to a sort of agreement over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s industry min. meets with Pakistani PM in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak met and held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad late on Wednesday following the conclusion of 10th Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee meeting.

Iran, Pakistan FMs hold call to discuss region

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday to discuss regional developments.

Islamabad hosts 10th Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Cmte. meeting

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The 10th meeting of the Joint Trade Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Pakistan has been scheduled in Islamabad with senior officials from both countries in attendance.

Pezeshkian urges stronger cooperation between Iran, Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the strength of the Iran-Pakistan relationship, highlighting Islamabad’s role in regional de-escalation.

Iran, Pakistan emphasize strengthening regional security

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian interior minister and Pakistan's top general agreed to enhance and broaden cooperation on the regional security and border management during talks in Rawalpindi.

Iran interior minister Momeni meets with Pakistani PM

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad Tuesday.

Iran seeks to triple trade with Pakistan to $10bn

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Iran's interior minister, visiting Pakistan on Tuesday, said both sides need to expand cross-border transport capacity to meet a $10 billion trade target.

5 Iranian fishermen imprisoned in Pakistan back home

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – A number of five Iranian fishermen who were imprisoned in Karachi, Pakistan, were released on Saturday and returned to their homeland.

Iran's Ghalibaf thanks Pakistan for support during war

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibf has praised the unsparing efforts and support of Pakistan’s government during the US and Israeli war of aggression waged against Iran on February 28.

Pakistan stands with Iran’s leadership and nation: PM

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his country stands with Iran’s leadership and nation.