Pakistan - Tehran Times

2018-10-16 11:52

IRGC proposes joint military operation with Pakistan army to free hostages

Over 10 Iranian border guards kidnapped in the border with Pakistan

TEHRAN – The Jaish ul-Adl terrorist group kidnapped on Monday night more than 10 Iranian border guards in the Mirjavaveh border region with Pakistan.

2018-10-14 09:03

Afghanistan, Turkmenistan sign energy pact

TEHRAN -The energy ministers of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan signed an agreement to strengthen energy cooperation through the ambitious Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan transmission line, according to reports.

2018-10-13 22:12

‘CPEC imposing no burden on Pakistan’

TEHRAN -Dismissing reports in Western media as “incorrect”, based on “distorted facts and one-sided opinion”, Pakistan has said that it opted for Chinese investment under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) due to the favorable financing arrangements.

2018-10-13 20:36

Pakistani figure suggests formation of coordination committee to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – A Pakistani political leader has suggested formation a coordination committee between Iran, Pakistan and Iraq to facilitate visit of Pakistani pilgrims to holy places in Iraq during Arbaeen.

2018-10-11 16:54

After India-Russia defense deal, Pakistan to import drones from China

TEHRAN - In a new development that military observers believe can potentially lead to arms race in the region and lead to more tensions between the two estranged nuclear-armed neighbors – India and Pakistan – China is likely to export drones to Pakistan.

2018-10-11 16:51

Dhaka rejects new Pakistan envoy

TEHRAN - In an unsavory development that is likely to worsen relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Dhaka has refused to accept Islamabad’s new envoy following allegations of Pakistan’s diplomatic mission being misused to perpetrate activities of Pakistan’s intelligence agency against Dhaka and Delhi.

2018-10-10 21:00

‘Heatwave to affect people in India, Pakistan’

TEHRAN - The climate change is real and it is illustrated by the heat wave conditions spreading like a plague in India and Pakistan. According to a new research, it can have dangerous consequences in these two countries in near future.

2018-10-09 02:00

‘U.S. viewing Pakistan through India lens’

TEHRAN - A senior Pakistani minister and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s close aide has alleged that the United States was looking at Pakistan through the “Afghan perspective” or “India lens”.

2018-10-07 08:32

Pakistan expels 18 aid groups

TEHRAN - In a decision that is likely to stir hornet’s nest, Pakistani government has ordered 18 international aid groups to shut down operations and leave the country, according to reports.

2018-10-06 22:30

‘300 militants active in Kashmir’

TEHRAN - Around 300 militants are presently active in the troubled Kashmir valley and more than 250 militants are ready to infiltrate across the Line of Control at different launch pads in Pakistan, according to a senior Indian army official.

2018-10-06 20:14

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

‘India-Pakistan relationship is held hostage by many structural impediments’

TEHRAN - India and Pakistan, the two estranged neighbors, made some significant overtures since the formation of new government in Islamabad, which rekindled hopes of peaceniks in both the countries. But the parleys proved short-lived. The battle lines are drawn again as accusations and counter-accusations fly thick and fast. This week, the foreign ministers of the two countries took their war of words to the UN General Assembly.

2018-10-03 21:00

Afghanistan, Pakistan vow to improve ties

TEHRAN - Afghan envoy to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal called on Pakistan’s minister of state for interior affairs Shehryar Khan Afridi on Tuesday and discussed bilateral relations between the two countries.

2018-10-01 23:30

China open to changes in BRI projects

TEHRAN - China has expressed its openness to the changes proposed by the new government in Islamabad and “will definitely follow their agenda” to work out a roadmap for BRI projects based on “mutual consultation”, Chinese envoy to Pakistan Ambassador Yao Jing said on Sunday.

2018-10-01 23:00

Pakistan’s water-sharing pact with Afghanistan

TEHRAN - Pakistan’s leading jurist on international law, who has been appointed by Pakistan’s supreme court as an ‘amicus curiae’ to assist the court on water-related issues, says Pakistan must consider working on a bilateral water-sharing agreement with Afghanistan.

2018-10-01 21:15

Ceasefire violations in Kashmir on rise

TEHRAN - At least 109 people, including 56 security personnel, were killed in 2,855 incidents of cross-border firing and ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces along the border in Jammu and Kashmir between January 2016 and July this year, an Right to Information (RTI) response has revealed.

2018/10/01

By Syed Zafar Mehdi

India-Pakistan verbal bang-bang at UN

TEHRAN - Since the formation of new government in Islamabad, a series of overtures between New Delhi and Islamabad had rekindled hopes of peace and reconciliation. But, much to the chagrin of peaceniks, it proved hogwash. The battle lines are drawn again. The war of words has resumed. Accusations and counter-accusations are flying thick and fast. The gains made in recent weeks have been squandered.

2018-10-01 08:18

Iran, Pakistan stress closer co-op against terrorism

TEHRAN – Qadir Nezami, the deputy chief the Iranian Armed Forces, and Pakistan’s Secretary of Defense Ikramul Haq held a meeting in Tehran on Sunday, during which they voiced mutual resolve to develop defense cooperation in combating terrorism.

2018-09-30 14:44

UN General Assembly 2018: The latest updates

World leaders gathered in New York City on Saturday to take part in the fifth day of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2018-09-29 23:46

Pakistan committed to completing CPEC

TEHRAN -Hailing relations with China as the corner stone of Pakistan's foreign policies, a senior Pakistani government official said the country is committed to completing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and will support China over issues of its core interests.

2018-09-29 22:10

War with India is not an option; only solution is dialogue: Pakistan’s FM

TEHRAN - Following the war of words between India and Pakistan last week, the prospects of peace and reconciliation between the two estranged South Asian neighbors have again dimmed.

2018-09-28 21:59

Pakistan to cooperate with Russia on underwater gas pipeline from Iran

TEHRAN - Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia for cooperation in building an underwater gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan and India, Xinhua reported citing a statement by the Russian Energy Ministry.

2018-09-26 23:56

Indo-Pakistan trade potential at $37 billion

TEHRAN - Highlighting the tremendous potential of trade between the two South Asian estranged neighbors – India and Pakistan – World Bank says the figure stands at $37 billion compared to the actual $2 billion.

2018-09-26 23:50

‘Plots to disrupt China-Pakistan ties won’t work’

TEHRN - In a veiled attack on the U.S., China has warned against any attempts to sow discord in Beijing’s relations with Islamabad, saying any plots to create fissures will not prevail.

2018-09-25 00:07

Pak PM to India: shun arrogance, hold talks

TEHRAN - The relations between India and Pakistan have their own ups and downs. After recent peace overtures between the two warring countries, the accusations and counter-accusations are back.

2018-09-25 00:05

Pakistan first to condemn Ahvaz attack: consulate

TEHRAN – Pakistan was the first country which condemned the Ahvaz terrorist attack and Pakistan’s Ambassador Riffat Masood was also the first foreign diplomatic representative in Iran who shared the grief with brotherly Islamic country of Iran, Pakistan’s consulate in Mashhad has said in a statement.

2018-09-25 00:02

‘Pakistan not in financial emergency ’

TEHRAN - As the speculation grows over whether Pakistan will approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout or explore other options, Pakistan’s finance minister has quashed the apprehensions.

2018-09-24 23:48

By Syed Zafar Mehdi

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan condemn Ahvaz attack, call for joint efforts against terrorism

TEHRAN - The deadly terror attack in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Saturday has drawn strong condemnations from across the world, including Iran’s neighbors India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

2018-09-23 10:06

By Syed Zafar Mehdi

Major blow to peace efforts: India cancels FM-level talks with Pakistan

TEHRAN - The recent peace overtures between New Delhi and Islamabad, since the formation of new Pakistani government led by Imran Khan, had briefly rekindled hopes of peace and reconciliation between the two estranged neighbors. But the thaw didn’t last too long. The hopes have been dashed again.

2018-09-23 09:55

Pakistan urges China to protect Uighurs

TEHRAN - In a significant development, Pakistan has urged its all-weather ally China to relax restrictions on Chinese Muslims living in Xinjiang province, after reports about human rights violations in the province.