Pakistan ambassador hopes Iran mediates to resolve Kashmir issue

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s ambassador to Tehran has expressed hope that Tehran acts as a mediator to resolve the Kashmir conflict between Pakistan and India.

Rouhani, Imran Khan hold talks over Kashmir

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday made a phone conversation with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to discuss the ongoing situation in Kashmir.

Amir Abdollahian says there is no military solution to Kashmir crisis

Advisor voices concerns over Kashmir tensions

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker, has voiced concerns over the escalation of tensions over Kashmir, saying the crisis has no military solution.

By Quayyum Raja

Trump’s offer on Kashmir and bottom line

American President Donald Trump revealed to Pakistani premier Imran Khan in a meeting in White House that the Indian premier Narendra Modi asked him to mediate on Kashmir Issue.

Iran urges India, Pakistan to engage in talks on Kashmir

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to adopt peaceful ways and engage in talks over a rising conflict on Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan offers to be mediator between U.S. and Iran

Pakistan has said it is ready to mediate between Washington and Tehran as Iran’s foreign minister arrived for talks in Islamabad amid growing tensions in the Middle East.

Border coordination has improved with Pakistan, Turkey: Iranian border commander

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s border police said on Monday that coordination with the border guards of Pakistan and Turkey has improved due to the expansion of relations with the two neighboring countries.

By Sabena Siddiqui

Turkey, Pakistan upgrade strategic partnership

Adding a fresh chapter to their historic relations, Turkey and Pakistan recently upgraded their military and strategic relationship. Ever since Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Ankara early this year, the two countries’ defense relations have been getting stronger and are now on a decidedly upward trajectory.

Pakistan determined to complete IP pipeline, PM Khan says

TEHRAN – Pakistan is determined on completing the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline known as IP pipeline which is aimed to send Iranian gas to Pakistan, IRNA reported, quoting Prime Minister Imran Khan as saying on Tuesday.

Iran able to offset American pressure: former Pakistan diplomat

TEHRAN – Former Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia says Iran is a sovereign state that has the capacity to counter American sanctions pressure.

Imran Khan says after stronger ties with Tehran

TEHRAN – Imran Khan, the Pakistani prime minister, has reiterated that his country attaches importance to ties with Iran and intends to bolster relations and cooperation with its western neighbor.

Pakistan simplifies visa process for 48 countries including Iran

TEHRAN – Pakistan has simplified bureaucracy for travelers from 48 countries including Iran, rolling out a visa on arrival policy for diplomats and official passport holders, IRNA reported on Saturday.

By Raghib Hussain

Khan’s Iran visit significant on many counts

TEHRAN - Pakistan premier Imran Khan’s maiden official visit to Iran was tremendously successful and marked a significant shift in relations between the two neighbors, especially after recent turn of events. 

By Saeid Sobhani

U.S. slaps sanctions on Pakistan over refusal to take back deportees

TEHRAN - The standoff between the United States and Pakistan continues with the former leaving no stone unturned to create diplomatic and political hurdles for the latter.

Khanzadi says Iranian Navy won’t let hegemons disrupt Pakistan ties

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy will not allow the hegemonic countries to hamper the expansion of cooperation with the Pakistani Navy, Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Wednesday.

Leader: Iran, Pakistan should boost ties against enemies’ will

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a Monday meeting with the visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed that Tehran and Islamabad need to fortify their mutual ties to the dismay of their shared enemies.

Iran, Pakistan to establish rapid reaction force against terrorists

No third country can affect Iran-Pakistan ties: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran and Pakistan are determined to expand relations and no third country can undermine their friendly ties.

Rouhani officially welcomes Pakistan PM

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was officially welcomed at Sadabad Palace by President Hassan Rouhani on Monday.

Pakistani FM details plan to secure Iran borders

TEHRAN – Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has briefed the media on steps taken by his country to strengthen security along its porous border with Iran ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Iran.

Imran Khan’s Iran visit to reinforce Tehran-Islamabad trust: Pakistani senator

TEHRAN – Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs says Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Iran will reinforce confidence and trust between Tehran and Islamabad.

Iran's FM condemns Pakistan terrorist attack ahead of Imran Khan visit

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned a recent terrorist attack in a remote area of Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan ahead of the first and historic visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to Iran.

By Shair Abbas Kazemi

Hazara genocide in Pakistan must stop

ISLAMABAD - In the killing fields of Pakistan, the bloodletting of Hazara Shias continues unabated. In a latest incident, on Friday morning, a massive blast ripped through a crowded market in Hazara-populated neighborhood of Quetta city, killing at least 20 people, majority of them Hazara Shias.

Imran Khan’s Iran visit ‘vital’ for ties: ex-ambassador

TEHRAN – A former Pakistani ambassador has said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming visit to Iran is extremely vital to strengthen ties between the two friendly neighbors.

Imran Khan to visit Iran soon

TEHRAN – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit Iran, heralding a new chapter for further cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Resistance groups help flood victims in Iran

TEHRAN — While hundreds of Iranians are hit by floods and are displaced, various campaigns have been launched by Lebanese, Afghan, Pakistani, Iraqi, Tunisian, Syrian, Palestinian, Yemeni, Nigerian, and Bahraini resistance groups to help the victims get back on their feet again.

Iran should file complaint against U.S.: Pakistani defense analyst

TEHRAN - Lieutenant General Amjad Shoaib, a senior Pakistani defense analyst, said on Saturday that Iran should file complaint at the International Criminal Court and the UN against the unjustified U.S. act in designating the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization.

Tehran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Quetta

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Friday condemned the terrorist attack in the Pakistani city of Quetta and expressed his condolences to families of the victims of the incident as well as the Pakistani government and nation.

NDMA dispatches humanitarian assistance to Flood-hit Iran

ISLAMABAD- On the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched a load of over 32 tons humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Iran. The Consignment comprising of two shipments contains 500 tents, 2500 blankets and emergency medical kits. The first  shipment has already been dispatched to Iranian city of Ahwaz on Wednesday morning.

Iran says 5 abducted border guards freed in Pakistan

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has said that five of the 12 Iranian guards, abducted by terrorists near the country's border with Pakistan, were released on Wednesday.