18 markets to be set up along borders with Iran, Afghanistan
PM Imran approves plan for setting up three border markets, two in Balochistan and one in KP, as a pilot project.
Pak Iran Ties
Pak Iran Ties
Traders urged to help meet Pak-Iran trade target
“We hope that trade relations between the two Islamic neighbours will be further strengthened,” says Iranian envoy.
Changing dynamics
THE geopolitical calculus in Pakistan’s immediate neighbourhood is clearly changing.
Trade resumes with Iran after Zero Point opens in Taftan
As many as 17 Iranian trawlers loaded with food items and LPG gas tankers arrive in Pakistan to mark resumption.
Army asks Iran to observe principle of non-interference
Army chiefs from both sides "resolved to enhance security measures on either side of the border.”
Army chief seeks Iran’s cooperation in dealing with militants
Last Friday, six troops were martyred while on patrol in Buleda.
20 trucks loaded with dates arrive from Iran
Trucks arrive after NCOC takes decision to Import food from Iran.
Islamabad urges West to lift sanctions on Iran
Foreign minister says removal of sanctions will help Iran fight COVID-19.
PM Imran thanks Iran's supreme leader, Erdogan for condemning India's oppression of Muslims
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls on India to “confront extremist Hindus” and “stop the massacre of Muslims”.
MWM demands ‘respectable’ return of pilgrims from Iran
They condemned the “malicious propaganda” against pilgrims of Imam Raza’s holy shrine.
Flight operations to Iran will be suspended from midnight in light of coronavirus cases: govt
Flights to and from Saudi Arabia to continue for people with iqama, permanent Saudi nationality.
Activities at Pakistan-Iran border remain suspended
Around 200 Pakistani pilgrims not allowed to cross the border; now stranded in Iranian town Mirjaveh.
Pakistan closes border with Iran over virus fears
Balochistan govt says 5,000 Pakistanis in Iran will return after screening
MoU signed for electronic data exchange with Iran
MoU is the outcome of Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement that was signed between the two countries on March 4, 2004.
Tehran proposes five-nation bloc to tackle regional issues
Ambassador Hosseini suggests cooperation on Afghan peace, Gwadar-Chabahar rail link.
Iran envoy urges ways to bypass US sanctions
Iranian Ambassador Seyyed Mohammed Ali Hosseini delivers a lecture at the Islamabad Policy Institute.
A Saudi-Iran military conflict would be 'disastrous' for Pakistan, says PM Imran
"We are trying our best to make sure that ties between these two countries do not deteriorate," Imran Khan tells DW.
Pak-Iran freight train service suspended as floods damage track
A Pakistan Railways official based in Dalbandin says the routine operation has been suspended since January 6.
Pakistan, Iran to boost trade relations
Agreement reached for stopping illegal supply of Iranian diesel and checking terrorism.
Pakistan, Iran vow effective measures to curb terrorism along border
Facilities for traders, common people living near border promised.
Banking link needed to improve Pak-Iran trade
Iranian trade delegation calls upon establishing legal channels to encourage legal channels and discourage smuggling.
Bajwa, Rouhani agree to boost security ties
Release of border guards, Afghan peace discussed at meeting.
Bajwa discusses border security with chief of Iranian forces
Counterterrorism cooperation, promotion of trade and convergence among Muslim countries also reviewed.
Alvi, Rouhani discuss trade potential
President Arif Alvi says Pakistan considers Iran as an important country as both shared more than 900km border.
Health post at Taftan border to check transmission of diseases
The Iranian health minister expresses his desire to provide all-out support to strengthen Pakistan’s health system.
Editorial: Despite the risks, Pakistan can play a major role for peace with a diplomatic coup in the Gulf
The alternative — of tensions boiling over — paints a grim scenario for the entire region.
Situationer: Talaap — a town under siege?
A 32-km-long wall has separated Baloch families living on both sides of the border with Iran.
Pakistan, Iran to augment work on opening of new border crossings
Need for updating border maps and border pillar descriptions underscored.
MoU signed with Iranian province to expand bilateral ties
CM Murad Ali Shah was on a two-day visit to Iran from July 9-10.
Editorial: US-Iran conflict — It is in Islamabad's best interest to resist pressure
It is by no means an easy situation, given Pakistan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia and the UAE as well as the US.