Iran-Pakistan

Iran, Pakistan top diplomats discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) –  The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Pakistan held a telephone conversation to discuss the latest regional developments.

Pakistan-Russia rail link set to launch test cargo train: min

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Energy has announced a trial launch of freight trains from Russia to Pakistan via the North-South Corridor, through Azerbaijan and Iran, in March 2025.

Iran, Pakistan FM stress deepening bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed regional developments and important global issues and agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Pakistan hails Iran’s military achievements, defense progress

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif has praised Iran's homegrown achievements in the military sector as a "source of pride."

Pakistan intl arms expo kicks off in Karachi attended by Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) –The 12th edition of Pakistan's International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), attended by the Islamic Republic of Iran, was opened at Karachi Expo Centre.

23 terrorists killed in Sistan and Baluchestan province

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Brigadier General Ahmad Shafaei, spokesman for the “Martyrs of Security” drills announced that the IRGC forces have killed 23 terrorists and captured 46 others during this drill.

Iran parl. approves legal assistance treaty with Pakistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers have passed a single urgency bill on mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters between Iran and Pakistan.

Iran, Pakistan to boost defense, military cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan have reiterated their determination to strengthen military and defense cooperation amid mounting terrorist attacks on common border areas.

FM spokeswoman:

Pakistan committed to fight terrorists at borders with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA)–The spokesperson of Pakistan Foreign Ministry said Iran-Pakistan border is the border of peace and friendship and Pakistani officials are strongly committed to combat terrorism and smugglers near country’s border with neighbors.

Deputy defense min.:

Iran, Pakistan have enhanced coordination against terrorism

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Hojjatollah Qureishi said Iran has excellent coordination with Pakistan in confronting terrorists and the two countries are fighting terrorist threats with utmost coordination.

Iranian Air Force commander in Pakistan for talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahediis visiting Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on an official visit at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart.

Industry min.:

Tehran, Islamabad agree to remove trade barriers

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak has said that Iran and Pakistan have agreed to promote ties for removing the trade barriers.

Pakistan stresses Iran's right to self-defense against Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Pakistan has said Iran has a right to defend itself in the face of the Israeli regime's terrorism.

Pakistani official calls for completing gas project with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – A Pakistani politican has called to complete the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project to provide energy for his country.

Pakistan denies reports of supplying Shaheen missiles to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan strongly rejected the claims of the Zionist media that Islamabad has sent “Shaheen” missile to Tehran amidst escalation in the region and termed it ‘baseless'.

Pakistan's premier Sharif reportedly cancels Iran visit

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has canceled his scheduled visit to Iran on Tuesday, local sources in Pakistan reported.

No challenge with Iran on new anti-terror op.: Pak minister

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif says his country has no challenge with Iran regarding the fight against terrorism as Tehran supports Islamabad's new operation to uproot the scourge.

Mokhber calls for joint efforts with Pakistan to boost trade

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has stressed the need for joint efforts with Pakistan to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion, a goal set by the two governments during a trip by the late Iranian president.

Late Imam Khomeini commemorated in Pakistan's Karachi

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – A ceremony was held in the Pakistani city of Karachi Sunday to commemorate the 35th death anniversary of the late Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Revolution.

Pakistani army chief:

Raeisi, Amir-Abdollahian were true friends of Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff has said that the late President Ebrahim Raeisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were true friends of Pakistan, stressing Islamabad's continued support for Iran.

Iran FM stresses more enhanced relations with Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has underlined the need for paving the way for expansion of ties with neighboring Pakistan.

Pakistan not to succumb to US pressure on Iran gas pipeline

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Tuesday his country will not back off from building a much-delayed gas pipeline with Iran despite the US pressures.

Raeisi:

Nothing will remain of Israeli regime if it attacks Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said Tuesday that nothing will be left of the Israeli regime if it does any act of aggression against the Iranian territory.

Iran oil minister:

Pakistan eager to operationalize joint gas pipeline

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji stated that Islamabad is interested in the quick operationalization of Iran's gas export pipeline to Pakistan.

Raeisi meets Pakistani president, speaker in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has held meetings with the president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, in Islamabad on Monday to discuss ties and region.

Iran-Pakistan exports up by 16% in first three months

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The export volume from Iran to Pakistan increased by 16% in the first three months of the current year (January to March).