Pakistan

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – At least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, ‌after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday.

Araghchi, Pakistani officials hold phone call

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations on Monday with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, as well as Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Pakistan FM to meet Rubio amid peace push

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments, as Islamabad presses its mediation effort between Iran and US.

Iran denounces terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Quetta

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a terrorist bombing targeting a train carrying soldiers in the Pakistani city of Quetta, which has left at least 24 people dead and more than 50 others injured.

Sharif hopeful next Iran-US talks to be held soon

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif pledged Sunday to continue his country's peace push between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that Islamabad will soon host the next round of talks.

Iran, US moving closer to 'finalizing MoU': Baghaei

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran and the United States have edged closer to finalizing a 14-point memorandum to end the imposed war in Pakistani mediated talks, accoridng to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Saturday.

US record of breaches has made Iran exercise utmost caution

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that "The record and experience of negotiating with the Americans dictates that we exercise utmost caution."

Iran won't back down from its rights, Ghalibaf tells Munir

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran's parliament speaker told Pakistan's army chief on Saturday that Tehran will not retreat from its national rights, especially since the US has shown no honesty and cannot be trusted.

Pakistan Army chief holds meeting with Pezeshkian in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Saturday.

Pakistani Army chief holds meeting with Iran's Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Saturday.

Araghchi, Naqvi discuss proposals to resolve Iran-US disputes

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The visiting Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held fresh talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday to discuss proposals aimed at resolving the disputes between Tehran and Washington.

Pakistan urges broadening judicial relations with Iran

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has called for strengthening and deepening judicial cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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.