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US reacts to recent developments, tensions in Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – US is looking for a stable and strong Pakistan, the coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, whose country was involved in the recent tensions in Pakistan, claimed.

4 killed, 27 injured in Pakistan demos over Imran Khan arrest

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – At least four people died in clashes in Pakistan's city of Peshawar on Wednesday as Imran Khan's supporters clashed with police.

Former Pakistan PM arrested outside Islamabad court

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by the military, his aide said on Tuesday.

Pakistani official:

Iran, Pakistan play key role in helping Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said that the role of Iran and Pakistan is essential to help maintain peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Pakistan navy cmdr. stresses expanding cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Expressing his satisfaction with the level of bilateral interactions with Iran, especially in the field of maritime security, the commander of the Pakistan Navy emphasized the need to further deepen bilateral cooperation.

Pakistani FM regards Iran-S Arabia agreement as important

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Pakistani foreign minister declared Islamabad's commitment to deepening all-out cooperation with Tehran and hailed the restoration of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran, Pakistan stress strengthening military-security coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Pakistan's Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Iran's ambassador to Islamabad stressed the necessity of extending bilateral military and security cooperation.

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against former Pakistan PM

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – A Non-bailable arrest warrants were issued for former Pakistani prime minister on Monday after he failed to appear in courts in cases linked to the Toshakhana reference and threatening a female judge.

Pakistan-Iran power grids connected to each other: minister

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian energy minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian said on Sunday that "The electricity transmission line between Iran and Pakistan was designed and built in less than a year with a capacity swapping 200 megawatts."

Iran, Pakistani energy ministers stress electricity coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan agreed on expanding bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of energy.

Pakistan former president Pervez Musharraf passes away

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Former military ruler and President Pervez Musharraf passed away on Sunday at American Hospital in UAE after a prolonged illness.

Suicide blast in Pakistan's Islamabad, casualties reported

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Local media in Pakistan reported a Pakistani policeman was killed and three others were injured in a car explosion in the capital Islamabad.

Iranian-Pakistani commanders stress stepped-up defense coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces spoke on phone with general Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday to stress the broadening of bilateral defense cooperation.

Major fire erupts at crowded shopping mall in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – No major injuries were reported and rescue teams safely evacuated people after a massive fire broke out at Centaurus Mall, the biggest shopping mall in Islamabad on Sunday.

Islamabad to host Iran-Pakistan joint specialized exhibition

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The first specialized exhibition of Iran and Pakistan will be held in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad with the participation of Iranian businessmen and craftsmen, and Iranian knowledge-based companies.

FM Zardari:

Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission to be held in August

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Next meeting of the Joint Economic Commission of Iran and Pakistan will be held in August in Islamabad, the Pakistani Foreign Minister said in a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi.

Pakistani PM invites President Raeisi to visit Islamabad

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The new Pakistani prime minister has invited the Iranian President to visit his country.

Iranian Interior Min meets Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Heading a delegation, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi arrived in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Monday and met with his Pakistani counterpart, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad.

Iran envoy meets Chief Justice of Pakistan on judicial coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador held a meeting with the Chief Justice of Pakistan to stress the importance of developing judicial cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

In OIC meeting;

Pakistan urges Islamic world to stand with Afghan people

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The meeting of the foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has just kicked off in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Pakistani commerce secretary:

Tehran-Islamabad barter trade to begin within a month

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – According to local Pakistani media, the commerce secretary said that issues related to barter trade between Tehran and Islamabad have been resolved and the mechanism would start in a month.

Bagheri, Pakistan Navy Chief review Tehran-Islamabad ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Latest situation of Tehran-Islamabad relations, naval cooperation, and maritime security in the region, discussed by Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan in a meeting in Pakistan.

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.

Pakistani, Afghan FMs hold phone call after recent tensions

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi hold phone talks on Monday after the recent tensions in their bilateral relations.

Security, border coop. important issues for Tehran, Islamabad

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian Parliamentary advisor stressed that security and border cooperation are important issues between Iran and Pakistan.

Pakistani Min.:

Islamabad committed to prevent fuel smuggling at all costs

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Noting that Islamabad is committed to preventing fuel smuggling at all costs, the Pakistani Minister of Interior said that almost 38% of the Pakistan-Iran border has been fenced through which smuggling can be controlled.

Iran ready to enhance maritime coop. with Pakistan: envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian envoy to Pakistan has called for stepping up cooperation between the two neighbors in the field of maritime trade.

Zarif wraps up two-day Pakistan visit

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrapped up his two-day visit to Pakistan on Thursday.

Zarif, top Pakistani cmdr. discuss defense, security coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister and Pakistan’s army commander reviewed the military and defense cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.