Pakistan

Pakistan interior minister meets Iran's Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Thursday.

Pakistan Air Force training jet crashes in Punjab

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A Pakistan Air Force training jet reportedly crashed near Mianwali in Punjab on Wednesday. The two pilots allegedly ejected safely. The cause remains unknown, with no official statement yet from Pakistan.

Pakistan's interior minister heads to Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi departed for Tehran on Tuesday for meetings with senior Iranian officials, continuing Islamabad's active mediation between Iran and the United States.

China key to Tehran-Washington mediation, Iran envoy says

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – China has played a key role in the Pakistan-led mediation between Iran and the United States, Iran's ambassador in Beijing says.

Iran’s negotiation conditions outlined by deputy FM

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has outlined the conditions on the part of Iran for a potential deal with the United States to end the war in a meeting with the lawmakers.

Pakistan 'optimistic' on Iran-US peace deal

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif pledged to spare no effort in securing lasting peace between Iran and the United States, voicing optimism that a sustainable agreement can be reached through Islamabad's mediation.

Pakistan's interior minister in Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday with plans to meet Iranian officials.

Suicide blast kills 8 Pakistani troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – At least eight Pakistani army personnel have been killed in a suicide bombing in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Chinese, Pakistani FMs discuss Iran war ceasefire push

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The top diplomats from China and Pakistan held a phone conversation on Wednesday, discussing efforts to end the war on Iran and secure a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.

Pakistan:

CBS’ anti-Iran claim aims at undermining peace efforts

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the US media CBS’s report on Iranian aircraft in Pakistan aimed at undermining the ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.

Pakistani ambassador to Russia:

Islamabad to remain venue for US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Islamabad is highly likely to remain the venue for US-Iran talks as Pakistan’s mediation efforts suit both sides of the conflict, Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi says.

Pakistan to continue mediation between Iran and US

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Pakistan will continue its mediation efforts to help reach a negotiated settlement to war between the United States and Iran.

Iran calls for lifting sanctions, Lebanon ceasefire

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Diplomatic sources in Iran have told media that in its repose to the US proposal to end the war, Tehran has called for the lifting of the naval blockade and sanctions on the oil exports and ending the war on Lebanon.

12 policemen killed in suicide attack in NW Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – At least 12 police personnel were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a police installation in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistan pledges continued mediation for lasting peace

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Pakistan's army chief has reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to serving as a neutral mediator in the Middle East, pledging to continue all efforts toward achieving lasting regional peace.

5 militants killed in NW Pakistan's counterterrorism op.

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Pakistani security forces killed five militants in two separate intelligence-based operations in the country’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.

Iran-US talks may resume next week in Islamabad: Report

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran and the US are expected to resume indirect talks in Islamabad early next week, with mediators drafting a 14-point MoU to frame one-month negotiations aimed at ending the war, an American media outlet claimed.

Iran, Pakistan discuss strengthening rail cooperation

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) –  Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghaddam and Pakistan’s Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi have held a meeting in the Pakistani capital city to explore ways to enhance bilateral railway cooperation.

FM Spox.:

Pakistan optimistic on Iran-US deal, ready to host talks

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.

Foreign envoys briefed on latest proposal to end war by Iran

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has held a meeting with some foreign ambassadors residing in Tehran to brief them on Iran's recent proposal aimed at ending the war.

Iran sweeps beach wrestling golds at Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran's beach wrestling team won all four gold medals on offer at the Asian Beach Games on Wednesday, storming to the team title with a perfect record in Sanya.

Araghchi returns to Pakistan

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has landed back in Pakistan to hold meetings with Pakistani officials in contiuation of his diplomatic consultations.

Araghchi to go to Islamabad again after Muscat visit

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, now in Muscat, is scheduled to return to Islamabad after his Oman trip and before his planned visit to Russia.

Turkish FM holds talks with Iranian, Pakistani counterparts

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts on Saturday, Turkish media said, with discussions believed to center on Pakistan's mediation role between Tehran and Washington.

China launches Pakistani satellite PRSC-EO3 into orbit

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – China on Saturday successfully launched a Pakistani remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi province.

President Pezeshkian:

Iran not to engage in negotiations under pressure, threats

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, and siege, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.

Pezeshkian, Sharif discuss regional peace efforts in call

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to dicsuss the evolving regional situation, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

FM says shared workable framework to end war

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after his visit to Pakistan and meeting with Pakistani officials that he "Shared Iran's position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran."

Iran FM, Pakistan army chief meet in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan's army chief in Islamabad on Saturday to convey Tehran's position on ending the ongoing war.