Pakistan

5 Pakistani police personnel killed in ‘gun and bomb’ attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Dec 23 when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack in the country’s north-west, provincial police said, as Pakistan struggles with a resurgence of violence.

Pakistan, Iran stress coordination on promoting peace

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

Pakistan president sends message of solidarity to Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari sent a message of goodwill and solidarity to Iran’s top leadership after his aircraft entered Iranian airspace during an official trip to Iraq, according to a statement from Islamabad.

Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts.

Tajik diplomat arrives in Tehran for Afghanistan meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Khosrow Sahibzada,  ambassador of Tajikistan for special missions, has travelled to Tehran for a regional meeting on Afghanistan. 

Iran, Pakistan’s FMs hold talks on ties, regional issues

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, have discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.

Tehran to host regional summit on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Tehran is set to host a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.

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Iran to mediate between Pakistan, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran is reportedly preparing to host a fresh round of mediation next week between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban.

Iran, Pakistan agree on high-level Ashgabat dialogue

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by phone on Tuesday.

Iran's border guard commander visits Pakistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Border Guards, Brigadier-General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, is visiting the Pakistani port city of Karachi to participate in international search and rescue exercises.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of attacking Kandahar

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The Afghan interim government has accused Pakistan of carrying out a cross-border attack on Kandahar, claiming that Afghan forces successfully repelled the incursion.

Afghan Taliban, Pakistan agree to maintain ceasfire

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Afghanistan's Taliban ruling body and Pakistan have held fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia and agreed to maintain a ceasefire, Western media said Wednesday.

Pakistan-Iran-Turkey freight train to resume activity soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan’s railways minister announced that the ECO freight train linking Islamabad, Tehran, and Istanbul will resume operations on December 31, emphasizing the country’s interest in expanding regional connectivity with Iran.

Riyadh likely to host new round of Kabul-Islamabad talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – A Pakistani media outlet reported that Saudi Arabia may host another round of Afghanistan-Pakistan negotiations after the recent informal meeting in Riyadh ended without meaningful progress.

Iranian reciter ranks 2nd in Pakistan Holy Quran competitions

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – An employee of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company became second at an international Holy Quran competitions held in Pakistan.

Pakistan says not to take part in any efforts to disarm Hamas

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Pakistan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday reported that Islamabad will not participate in any efforts to disarm the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, or weaken the "Resistance structure."

Pakistan tests ballistic missile capable of engaging targets

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed anti-ship ballistic missile, saying it was capable of hitting both ground and sea targets with precision, the military’s media wing said.

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Tehran, Islamabad call for boosting strategic cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s senior statesman Ali Larijani met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, with both sides stressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and coordinating efforts on regional stability.

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Pakistan airstrikes kill at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan killed at least 10 people, according to a Taliban spokesman.

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Iran-Pakistan cooperation contributes to regional peace

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani says that strengthened cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad can directly contribute to stability and peace across the region.

Iran’s security chief to visit Pakistan for talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, announced he will travel to Pakistan on Monday, highlighting Islamabad’s support during the recent 12-day war and stressing the two countries’ joint role in regional stability.

6 killed in suicide attack on security complex in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Three suicide bombers have attacked the headquarters of a paramilitary force in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least three security personnel and wounding several others, according to media reports.

Boiler blast at Pakistan's factory claims 6 lives

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – At least ten people died while seven others received injuries after a boiler blast at a chemical factory in Malikpur, Faisalabad. The incident occurred early Friday morning.

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Strengthening ties with all neighbors Iran’s firm policy

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs said that enhancing relations with all neighboring countries remains a definitive policy of the Islamic Republic, following his visit to Qatar and Pakistan.

7 killed in firecracker factory blast in southern Pakistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – At least seven people were killed and seven others injured in a powerful explosion at a firecracker factory in southern Sindh province, officials said on Sunday.

Araghchi and Afghan Taliban FM Muttaqi discuss ties by phone

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held a telephone conversation on Monday to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations.

Iran, Pakistan diplomats mull over strengthening ties

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) –Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is in Islamabad for the 13th round of bilateral political consultations, met on Monday with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Iran’s deputy FM in Pakistan for political consultations

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, arrived in Islamabad to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan.