Pakistan

Interior min.:

Iran expects Pakistan to step up crackdown on terrorists

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said that Iran expects Pakistan to have more cooperation with Iranian military and police forces in pursuing and cracking down on terrorist groups.

Iran-Pakistan ties are unwavering: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said that Iran-Pakistan cooperation on bilateral, regional, international levels is solid enough that it cannot be undermined by enemies.

Gen. Bagheri urges arrest of Iranian guards’ abductors by Pakistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Maj. Gen. Bagheri has called on Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to take urgent and decisive measures for the arrest of the terrorists who abducted and transferred 14 Iranian border guards to Pakistan.

Mirjaveh incident proves humiliation of terrorists

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Basij Commander Brigadier General Gholam-Hossein Gheibparvar, described Mirjaveh terrorist incident an indication of terrorists' humiliation in confronting the facts of front of right.

Pakistan says committed to coop. with Iran in retrieving abducted guards 

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – In a Thu. statement, Pakistan has voiced commitment to cooperation with Iran in retrieving the 12 Iranian border guards who were abducted and transferred to Pakistan by terrorists on Tuesday.

Balochistan governor:

Iran, Pakistan annual trade capacity at over $5bn

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Balochistan governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai put the capacity of annual trade volume between Iran and Pakistan at more than $5 billion, calling for closer cooperation to realize this objective.

Interior min. contacts Pakistani counterpart on abducted border guards

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has penned letter to his Pakistani counterpart, urging him to spare no effort for ensuring the safety and health of 14 Iranian border guards who were abducted and transferred to Pakistan by terrorists on Tuesday.

IRGC vows crushing response to enemies for kidnapping Iranian forces

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said that enemies will receive a crushing response for abducting Iranian forces in Mirjaveh, Sistan and Baluchistan province.

Iran summons Pakistani amb. over abducted border guards

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has condemned the kidnapping of Iranian border guards by a Pakistan-based terror group, saying that Pakistani ambassador had been summoned over the incident.

IRGC Ground Force Cmdr.:

Iran ready for hostage rescue mission with Pakistan army

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said Tue. that Iran is ready for any joint military operations with Pakistani Army to free 14 security forces abducted this morning on the border with Pakistan.

IRGC confirms abduction incident in Mirjaveh

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – In a statement, IRGC Qods confirmed that some Iranian forces have been abducted by terrorists, urging Pakistan to take serious measures in this regard.

14 Iranian forces abducted by terrorists in eastern borders

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – 14 Iranian Basij forces were abducted by a terrorist group in Mirjaveh border, Sistan and Baluchistan province.

Intelligence forces dismantle fuel smuggling cartel

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Intelligence Ministry said Mon. that six key members of a major fuel-smuggling cartel have been arrested in the southwestern province of Fars.

Iran, Pakistan to broaden trade-economic coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting held between Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Peshawar with ruler of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the two sides emphasized on deepening and enhancing bilateral relationship in all areas especially trade and economic field.

Pakistan to continue trade with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Pakistan on Thursday opposed unilateral sanctions imposed by the US on Iran saying that it would continue trade with Iran in own interest.

Larijani calls for closer ties with Pakistan in facing common enemies

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that Iran and Pakistan have common enemies and problems, highlighting the need to enhance bilateral ties.

Iran, Pakistan call for closer coop. against terrorism, organized crime

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy cmdr. of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces and Pakistan Secretary of Defense met Sun. in Tehran and stressed resolve to develop defense cooperation in combating terrorism and organized crime.

Iran security forces disband terror cell in Saravan, kill and injure 6

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The IRGC ground forces Quds base announced Fri. that they dismantled a terrorist team in the region of Saravan at Pakistan border, killing and injuring 6 terrorists.

Iran top security official:

'Security of ME must be maintained by regional countries'

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Speaking at a press conference after the 1st ‘Regional Security Dialogue’ in Tehran, Iran security chief said that US unilateral sanctions are illegal, adding the security of Middle East must be maintained by regional countries.

ECO, best option for regional coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholamhossein Dehghani said that Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is the best option for multilateral cooperation between regional countries.

Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Pakistani government strongly condemned terrorist attack on Ahvaz city, Iran during which, precious lives of innocent people have been lost.

Pakistan eyes broadening good ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his country seeks enhancing amicable ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

All missing Pakistani children found: Iranian police chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iran Police said Sun. that all the previously-reported Pakistani children that went missing in the capital Tehran have been found.

Pakistani minister calls for Iranian gas import

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources said that his country requires gas import from Iran, however, there are some obstacles which should be surmounted.

Pakistan vows commitment to IP gas pipeline project

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – According to Pakistani Federal Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Islamabad is fully committed to implement Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project without any foreign pressure.

53rd Pakistan Defense Day commemorated in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) –The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran commemorated Pakistan’s 53rd Defense Day with national fervor to pay homage to the indomitable courage of the Armed forces of Pakistan who fought valiantly in the 1965 war.