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India commits to Iran port deal despite US warnings

May 15, 2024 by Sana Fatima

India signs a 10-year deal with Iran to develop the Chabahar port. The US warns that business deals with Iran risk sanctions. India argues that the agreement benefits the region and is for everyone’s benefit. On Monday, India signed a 10-year deal with Iran to develop the strategically important Chabahar port and urged the US … Read more

FIA Peshawar arrested human traffickers

May 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested an accused involved in human trafficking.

According to FIA officials, the accused Zeeshan used to get 300,000 per person to cross the border from Iran to Turkey, while the affected citizens were deported from Iran by the border security.

FIA officials said that a human trafficking report was registered against the accused. The accused appeared in the court for pre-arrest bail where the accused was arrested after the bail application was rejected.

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Iranian President Raisi arrives in Lahore

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi reached Lahore on the second leg of his three-day official visit to Pakistan.

President Raisi was received warmly by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif who presented a bouquet to the distinguished dignitary upon arrival at the Lahore Airport.

Senior Provincial Minister Murriyum Aurangzeb besides Provincial Ministers Azma Bokhari, Bilal Yasin and Khawaja Salman Rafique were also present at the reception.

Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhter Zaman, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwer and Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa accompanied the chief minister.

President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation comprising ministers and businessmen is on a three-day official visit to Pakistan.

The dignitary is scheduled to spend a busy day in the provincial metropolis.

Later, Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi paid a visit to the mausoleum of Poet of the East Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal during his visit to the historic city of Lahore.

President Raisi laid a floral wreath at the grave of the great poet and philosopher, and offered Fateha.

A smartly turned out contingent of the Rangers presented guard of honour to the distinguished dignitary.

Recording impressions in the visitor’s book at Iqbal’s mausoleum, Dr Raisi hailed Dr Muhammad Iqbal as a common chapter in the deep and historic bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan.

“Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader termed Allama Iqbal as the ‘Brightest Star of the East’ and I am pleased to pay my respects at the mausoleum of a Muslim scholar and standard-bearer of unity among the Muslim Ummah. I salute the spirit of this great person,” the Iranian President wrote.

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Iran’s President Raisi arrives in Pakistan on three-day visit

April 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi arrived here Monday on a three-day official visit till April 24, to meet the leadership and discuss the regional developments as well as bilateral cooperation.

This marks the first visit by any head of state to Pakistan after the general elections in February 2024.

As the Iranian president landed at Nur Khan Airbase, a red carpet was rolled out to accord him a warm welcome. Federal Minister for Housing and Works, the minister-in-waiting, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada received the guest. Clad in traditional attires, two children presented bouquet of flowers to the dignitary, who is accompanied by his spouse and a high level delegation comprising the foreign minister and other members of the cabinet, senior officials as well as a large business delegation.

During the three-day visit, President Raisi will meet the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman of Senate and Speaker of National Assembly.

He will also visit Lahore and Karachi and meet with the provincial leadership. Besides discussing regional and global developments, the two sides will have a wide-ranging agenda to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran ties and enhance cooperation in diverse fields including trade, connectivity, energy, agriculture, and people-to-people contacts.

Later, President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi was given a guard of honour as he arrived here at the PM House to meet Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with his high-powered delegation.

Prime Minister Shehbaz welcomed the visiting dignitary on his arrival at the venue of the formal welcome ceremony. The national anthems of both countries were played as the Iranian president stood at the salute dais along with the prime minister.

The smartly turned-out contingents of the armed forces presented a guard of honor to President Raisi. PM Sharif and President Raisi planted a sapling at the lawns of the PM House in connection with the Earth Day.

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Pakistan, Iran agree on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting held here at the PM House on Monday, agreed to bolster bilateral relations in diverse fields, particularly in combating terrorism in the region.

The meeting saw a comprehensive exchange on enhancing Iran-Pakistan relations across various sectors, underscoring the significance of fostering stronger ties between the two nations.

Key areas of discussion included strategies to augment trade volumes and bolster communication networks, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing economic collaboration. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the historical significance of President Raisi’s visit, marking it as the first head of state visit to Pakistan following the February 2024 general elections, a gesture warmly embraced by the Pakistani nation.

President Raisi, upon his arrival at the PM House, was accorded a guard of honor, showcasing the esteemed welcome extended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation. President Raisi’s three-day official visit, accompanied by a delegation comprising ministers and businessmen, underscores the depth of bilateral engagement between the two countries.

During his stay, President Raisi is scheduled to hold meetings with the President, Prime Minister, Chairman of Senate, Speaker of National Assembly, as well as provincial leadership in Lahore and Karachi, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of his engagement with Pakistan.

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Iran launched over 300 drone and missiles towards Israel

April 14, 2024 by Sana Fatima

Iran launched its first direct assault on Israeli territory in retaliation for a deadly Damascus strike. The attack sparked fears of a broader conflict between the regional foes. Iran’s proxies and allies carried out coordinated attacks on Israeli positions. Israel remained on high alert on Sunday after Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack drew an … Read more

Global airlines alter routes and cancel flights as Iran strikes back at Israel

April 14, 2024 by Sana Fatima

Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Flights

Aeroflot will divert an evening flight from Moscow to Tehran to land in Makhachkala, Russia’s Dagestan region. They canceled the return flight from Tehran to Moscow. They postponed other flights to Egypt and the UAE. Aeroflot announced that it will divert an evening flight from Moscow to Tehran, which took off on Saturday, to land … Read more

Rishi Sunak: RAF fighter jets down Iranian drones

April 14, 2024 by Sana Fatima

The UK, US, and other countries assisted in countering Iran’s unprecedented attack. The Ministry of Defence deployed additional RAF jets over Iraq and Syria instead of Israel. Sunak condemned Iran’s “reckless attack” and will join G7 leaders to discuss the next steps. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that British fighter jets shot down “several drones” … Read more

President for promoting barter trade, economic ties with Iran

March 29, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday underlined the need for promoting barter trade and economic relations with Iran for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. The president, talking to Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, said that both countries had great scope for expanding … Read more

Iran: People frustrated over poor economy that lead to low turnout in parliament vote

February 28, 2024 by Sana Fatima

Iran’s parliamentary elections are set for Friday, but the real question is the actual turnout. State-owned polling center ISPA has not released any information about the expected turnout. The parliament has oversight over the executive branch, votes on treaties, and handles other issues. Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may … Read more

Pakistan rejects Iranian media claim about arrest of Akram Lahori

February 27, 2024February 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Iranian social media and official news agency have been once again found involved in spreading fake news regarding the arrest of Muhammad Ajmal alias Akram Lahori in Iran.

Iranian official news agency Islamic Republic News Agency(IRNA) has claimed the arrest of Muhammad Ajmal aka Akram Lahori in Iran.

However, Akram Lahori was sentenced to death in the famous poet Mohsin Naqvi’s murder case. The convicted killer is still in Hyderabad Jail in Sindh province.

Akram Lahori, a resident of Mirpurkhas, Sindh province has been jailed for multiple counts of sectarian target killings and is the founder of the sectarian militant outfit Laskar e Jhangiv along with Riaz Basra.

The Pakistani authorities have also released the latest photo of Muhammad Ajmal aka Akram Lahori from Hyderabad Jail and also shared it with Iranian officials.

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Bodies of 9 Pakistanis killed in Iran brought in Multan

February 2, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The dead bodies of 9 Pakistanis who were killed by terrorists in Iran were brought to Multan, Punjab province.

The dead bodies of 5 laborers killed in firing by terrorists in Iran have been shifted to Alipur while 2 belonged to Lodhran and 2 belonged to Bahawalpur.

Azhar Hussain, Muhammad Asif, Ghulam Shabbir, Shoaib and Muhammad Akmal, residents of Alipur, are among the deceased.

It should be noted that a few days ago, 9 Pakistanis were killed in the city of Saravan in Iran.

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Pakistan, Iran agree to address confronted common challenges

January 30, 2024January 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran agreed to work towards promoting the mutually desired goals of peace and prosperity, based on mutual respect and a collective approach to address the confronted common challenges.

The agreement came during a meeting between Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who arrived here in the wee hours of Monday.

The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, underlining the importance of robust dialogue and cooperation as the pathway for a positive, forward-oriented and upward trajectory in bilateral relations.

Upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, FM Jalil Abbas welcomed his Iranian counterpart, before holding comprehensive talks to enhance bilateral dialogue, engagement and further strengthen the bilateral ties.

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Nine Pakistani laborers brutally killed in Saravan city Iran

January 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

QUETTA: Unidentified gunmen killed nine Pakistani laborers in the Saravan area of Sistan Province, Iran, an Iranian news agency confirmed on Saturday.

Iranian news agency Meher, unknown armed men killed Pakistani workers in the city of Saravan in the Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchistan, which is adjacent to the Pakistani border.

A local Baloch rights group says that three more people were injured in the incident and the dead and injured were Pakistani laborers who worked at a local workshop and lived there.

According to Meher Agency, no group has yet claimed responsibility for the incident.

Five people killed in firing in Iran belong to Alipur Tehsil of Muzaffargarh South Punjab , including 2 brothers.

The relatives of the deceased persons contacted the Assistant Commissioner(AC) Alipur and demanded that the relatives should be helped in bringing the dead bodies.

The families of the dead laborers said that the two dead laborers belonged to Galewal in the Lodhran area, Zubair, a resident of Lodhran, and his nephew Abu Bakr had gone to Iran for work.

On the other hand, Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Mudassar Tipu also confirmed the killing of nine Pakistani laborers in the incident and said that he is deeply shocked by the horrific killing of nine Pakistanis in Saravan.

He said that the Pakistani embassy will fully support the bereaved families while the Pakistani consul general in Zahedan has visited the accident site and the hospital.

The Pakistani ambassador said that he has demanded full cooperation from Iran on the killing of Pakistanis.

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US privately warned Iran on terrorist attack ahead of twin suicide bombings

January 26, 2024 by Sana Fatima

The alert was issued after intelligence indicated ISIL’s Afghan affiliate was planning an attack on Iran. Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence arrested at least 35 people after the bombings. Iran claims both Israel and the US support anti-Iran armed groups involved in previous attacks. On Thursday, a US official revealed that the United States government had … Read more

Iraq strongly denounces US air strikes on Iran-backed groups as ‘Irresponsible’

January 24, 2024 by Sana Fatima

Iraq’s national security adviser Qassem al-Aaraji criticized the US action. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack. The US is prepared to take further measures to protect its people. On Wednesday, the Iraqi government strongly condemned US strikes that targeted sites used by Iranian-backed groups. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia … Read more

Russia’s Lavrov engages in Middle East discussions with Iran, Turkey, and Lebanon

January 23, 2024 by Sana Fatima

The discussions focused on the Gaza Strip, Syria, and the tense situation in the Red Sea. Lavrov and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan discussed energy issues. The UN agenda includes the Middle East crisis, including the Palestinian question. In the Middle East, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held meetings with his counterparts. The ministry conveyed the … Read more

FM Jilani, Turkish FM discuss ongoing Pakistan-Iran development

January 20, 2024January 19, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan contacted Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani over telephone and discussed the ongoing developments between Pakistan and Iran.

Sharing Pakistan’s perspective on recent developments, FM Jilani said that Pakistan’s Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar was aimed at terrorist camps inside Iran. He said Pakistan had no interest or desire in escalation.

The phone call came a day after the exchange of positive messages between the top Pakistani and Iranian officials.

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