Editorial: There has been a visible attempt to enhance bilateral ties with Iran under PTI’s watch
Iranian FM Javad Zarif’s recent trip to Islamabad was the latest in this series of attempts to take ties to the next level.
Pak Iran Ties
Pak Iran Ties
Iran to open another border point for trade
PM Imran says increased bilateral cooperation will be mutually beneficial for both the countries.
Pakistan, Iran to make joint efforts for regional peace and stability
In meeting with Iran's Zarif, PM Imran says the two countries "must further strengthen bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit".
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrives in Pakistan on 2-day visit
Zarif will hold delegation-level talks with FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi, will also meet PM Imran.
Iranian foreign minister arrives today on two-day visit
Javad Zarif will be accompanied by a delegation comprising political and economic experts.
Need stressed for boosting Pak-Iran economic cooperation
Yasinzai addresses concluding session of 8th joint border trade committee.
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.
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.