Pakistan

Iran welcomes India-Pakistan agreement on ceasefire

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iran has welcomed an agreement by Pakistan and India to strictly observe a ceasefire along the de facto border in the disputed Kashmir region.

Iran investigating clashes with smugglers on border with Pak.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Khatibzadeh said a recent clash with fuel smugglers on the Iranian-Pakistani border is under investigation, adding that a body has been delivered to Iranian authorities by the Pakistani side.

Afghan Peace Talks reviewed by Iranian, Afghan envoys

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan to Pakistan discussed the friendly relations between Tehran and Kabul and the latest developments over the Afghan peace talks.

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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.

Pakistan to confer on Afghanistan with US, regional countries

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Some news sources say that Pakistan is in contact with the Biden government, as well as countries in the region, including China, Russia and Iran, to reach a consensus on the situation in Afghanistan.

Taliban denies reports over death of 'Taliban leader'

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – A senior Taliban member denied the controversial news over the death of Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhunzada in an explosion in Quetta of Pakistan.

Pakistan embassy in Tehran observes ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – The embassy of Pakistan in Tehran observed Kashmir Solidarity Day on Friday to express unity with the Kashmiri people who have long been living under tough restrictions in the Indian-controlled region.

Pakistan receives first COVID-19 vaccine shipment from China

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Pakistan has received its first doses of the coronavirus vaccine, with China donating half a million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to the country.

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.

Pakistan eyes border trade expansion with Iran, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the authorities to set up border markets along the country’s borders with Afghanistan and Iran to boost employment opportunities and help curb smuggling.

Iran calls for Pak investment on Iranian border, trade zone

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) –Iranian minister of trade called for the participation of Pakistan traders and investors in Mirjaveh joint border and Chabahar free trade zone.

Development of Iran-Pakistan trade on agenda

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation, Pakistani Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and Iranian Trade Minister called for expansion of mutual business and investment interactions.

'Iran can become economic power of region'

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Expressing hope for the lifting of unjust sanctions against Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Iran has the potential to become an economic power in the region.

Biden must compensate Trump's anti-Iran destructive moves

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian envoy to Pakistan said that the approaches of the new US administration are more important to Tehran than a change of face, stressing that Biden must compensate Trump's anti-Iran destructive measures.

Iran condemns massacre of 11 miners by ISIL in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the massacre of 11 miners in Pakistan's Balochistan province by the ISIL terrorist group.

Rimdan marketplace links Iran to China-Pak economic corridor

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Chabahar Free Industrial-Trade Zone Organization said that Rimdan Marketplace will connect Islamic Republic of Iran to the economic corridor of China and Pakistan.

Pakistan vows strong counter-narcotics coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Minister for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmed Shah welcomed Iran’s bilateral and regional initiatives to combat drug trafficking and pledged to further strengthen Islamabad’s cooperation with Tehran.

Iran, Pakistan to open third border crossing soon

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan are set to open a third terminal in their borders in the near future in a bid to boost trade between the two neighbors.

Pakistan committed to cooperating with Iran on border issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said that Islamabad is committed to cooperating closely with Iran on border issues and the fight against drug trafficking.

Iran calls on Pakistan for increased anti-narcotics coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Anti-Narcotics Police said further strengthening of cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad is on the agenda, while Iran emphasizes stronger actions of the Pakistani side to combat narcotics.

ISIL claims responsibility for killing Shiites in Hazara

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – ISIL terrorist group and “Lashkar-e-Jhangvi” claimed responsibility for killing 11 Shiites in Hazara of Pakistan on Sunday.

Iran, Pakistan to discuss anti-narcotics cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Iranian and Pakistani anti-narcotics police chiefs will discuss ways of boosting cooperation in a bid to counter the traffic of illegal drugs.

Iran supports countries against tie norm. with Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament supported the positions adopted by the parliaments of Algeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia in opposing the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime.

Iran-Pakistan coop. doubled with Rimdan border reopening

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran-Pakistan cooperation has doubled with the reopening of the Rimdan border, said the deputy of Sistan and Baluchestan Governor in his meeting with newly-appointed Consul General of Pakistan in Zahedan.

Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul train to launch in 2021

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) freight train is expected to resume operations in early 2021 to boost Pakistan’s trade with Turkey and Iran.

Rimdan border to ease Iran-Pakistan mutual trade: MP

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – An Iranian MP from Sistan and Balouchestan province said the opening of Rimdan border will ease the export and import of goods between Iran and Pakistan and is very important in the development of national and local exchanges.

Neighboring countries can invest in Chabahar with no limit

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Director General of Sistan-Baluchestan Ports and Maritime Department said that neighboring countries can invest in Chabahar Port without any restriction.

Pakistan emphasizes expansion of maritime ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, said Islamabad emphasizes the development of maritime and economic relations with Tehran.