Pakistan not to attach importance to U.S. sanctions: FM

TEHRAN - Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has pointed to the importance of President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan, noting that Islamabad does not care about the United States sanctions and will do whatever is in line with its national interests.

Iran, Pakistan private sectors call for finalizing free trade agreement

TEHRAN - The private sectors of Iran and Pakistan have stressed the need for finalizing a free trade agreement between the two neighboring countries.

Iran-Pakistan security cooperation contributes to regional stability: MP

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan can help ensure security and peace in the region through close cooperation and strengthened ties, stated a Member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee on Wednesday.

Pakistan willing IP to become operational very soon: Oji

TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji says Islamabad is eager for Iran’s gas export pipeline to Pakistan (IP) to become operational as soon as possible, Shana reported.

Quarterly exports to Pakistan rise 16% yr/yr

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports to its neighbor Pakistan increased by 16 percent in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period last year to reach $286 million, data released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce showed.

By Ebrahim Fallahi

Iran, Pakistan explore avenues of economic cooperation

TEHRAN – Prior to the official visit of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan, a delegation of Pakistani officials visited Iran to discuss ways of expanding economic ties and negotiate the preparation of the agreements expected to be signed during President Raisi’s visit to their country.

Pakistani ambassador in exclusive interview with Tehran Times: 

Iran, Pakistan should have robust cooperation in different fields

TEHRAN – Encouraging further cooperation across various domains such as culture, tourism, and trade, the Pakistani ambassador to Iran has emphasized the importance of strengthening the longstanding bond between Iran and Pakistan. 

Iranian ambassador to Pakistan expresses optimism for strengthened ties

TEHRAN - In a recent statement, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan expressed optimism about the growth of relations between Iran and Pakistan under Asif Ali Zardari's presidency. 

Iran to hold pavilion at IFTECH Pakistan 2023

TEHRAN – The managing director of Iranian Advanced Industries Research and Development Support Fund (Saha) has said the country is going to hold a pavilion at Pakistan’s 18th International Exhibition of Food and Beverage Processing and Packaging Technologies (IFTECH Pakistan 2023) which is due to be held in Lahore during September 7-9, IRNA reported.

By Waseem Abbasi

A new era of cooperation between Iran and Pakistan

ISLAMABAD- The three-day-long visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian to Pakistan signifies the tremendous progress that the two countries have made in boosting their ties in recent months.

TCCIMA hosts business meeting with Pakistani officials

TEHRAN – Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) hosted a meeting with a delegation of senior Pakistani state officials on Monday, during which the two sides discussed ways of expanding economic exchanges between the two countries’ private sectors.

Tehran, Islamabad ink MOU to facilitate economic co-op

TEHRAN - Iran and Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday to facilitate bilateral trade between the two countries.

Iran lifts import ban on all goods listed under preferential trade agreement with Pakistan

TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced on Saturday that the imports of all commodities listed under an Iran-Pakistan preferential trade agreement have been allowed by the government.

ICCIMA dispatches trade delegation to Pakistan

TEHRAN – A delegation of businessmen and private sector representatives from the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) left Tehran for Pakistan on Thursday to meet with Pakistani officials and explore avenues of mutual cooperation.

Iran, Pakistan private sectors ink 3 co-op MOUs

TEHRAN - Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) have signed three memorandums of understanding (MOU) with the aim of expanding economic cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries.

ICCIMA dispatches trade delegation to Pakistan

TEHRAN – A delegation of businessmen and private sector representatives from Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) left Tehran for Pakistan on Tuesday to meet with Pakistani officials and explore avenues of mutual cooperation.

Ways of expanding trade with Pakistan explored at TCCIMA meeting

TEHRAN - In a meeting between Consulate General of Iran in Karachi Hassan Nourian and Head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) Masoud Khansari, the officials discussed ways of expanding trade relations between Iran and Pakistan, the TCCIMA portal reported.

Iran offers completion of gas pipeline project with Pakistan: APP

TEHRAN - Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Ali Hosseini has offered his government’s support to complete Iran-Pakistan (IP) Gas Pipeline project and hinted to extend cooperation in other fields of mutual interest.

Tehran, Islamabad to broaden trade, maritime ties

TEHRAN – At the end of the 21st Session of the Pak-Iran Joint Economic Commission which was held in Islamabad on Thursday, the two sides inked agreements to expand relations, especially in trade and maritime areas.

Iran-Pakistan joint economic committee meeting kicks off in Islamabad

TEHRAN - The 21st Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Committee meeting kicked off in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Wednesday, IRNA reported.

Pakistan issues order to put barter trade with Iran in effect

TEHRAN – Pakistani Ministry of Commerce has issued a statutory regulatory order (SRO) to put into effect a barter trade agreement reached with Iran back in November 2021.

Iran, Pakistan mulling over establishing joint SEZs in border areas

TEHRAN – Pakistan has proposed the establishment of joint Special Economic Zones (SEZ) at the border with Iran in order to boost the trade between the two countries, and the Islamic Republic has welcomed the idea, Pakistani press reported.

Pakistani traders call for early implementation of barter agreement with Iran

TEHRAN - The chairman of the Pakistan Businessmen Panel has called on his government to implement the Barter Trade Mechanism with the Islamic Republic of Iran as soon as possible, the daily newspaper Business Recorder reported.

Iran, Pakistan reach barter trade agreement

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have reached an agreement to use barter trade in order to boost bilateral trade in the face of U.S. sanctions, Pakistani news outlets reported on Friday.

Pakistan Navy stresses strengthening joint cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN - The visit of Pakistan’s Navy Commander Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi to Iran is considered a broad step in the path of strengthening cooperation with the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Pakistan’s Navy has said.