Pakistan

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.

Baghaei:

No meeting planned to take place between Iran, US

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.

Security forces kill 22 militants in NW Pakistan Op.: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Pakistani security forces killed 22 militants during a joint intelligence-based operation in the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.

Minister:

Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve conflict in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that officials in Islamabad are making all-out efforts to resolve issues between Iran and the United States.

Pakistan works to advance Iran-US talks, awaits Tehran reply

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Pakistani political and military officials have engaged in intensive efforts over the past 24 hours to prevent the collapse of negotiations between Iran and the United States, sources said Wednesday.

Pakistan PM vows continued mediation in US-Iran conflict

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country will continue serious efforts to end the US-Iran conflict.

No decision yet on new talks in Pakistan: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iran has not made a final decision on whether to participate in the next round of Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

Pezeshkian:

US naval blockade violates ceasefire, UN charter

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan’s PM that the US naval blockade of Iran is a clear ceasefire violation and contradicts the UN Charter.

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Foreign media reported that the Pakistani Prime Minister held a phone call with the President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran.

Iranian negotiators defending national interests: VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on the Iranian nation to keep backing the country's negotiating team, emphasizing that it is defending national interests courageously and prudently.