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Iran, Pakistan to hold joint naval drill
TEHRAN — Expressing confidence over the results of his visit to Pakistan and emphasizing the common ground between the two neighbors on various issues, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, said that both sides agreed to expand intelligence sharing as well as holding a joint naval drill in the future.
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2021-10-13 22:46
Tehran’s policy toward Afghanistan depends on Taliban’s behavior: Official
TEHRAN — Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Wednesday that Iran closely monitors the policies and behavior of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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2021-10-13 18:33
Iran, Pakistan agree to expand security ties, help establish peace in Afghanistan
TEHRAN — Islamabad had a busy day on Tuesday, when two Iranian delegations arrived in Pakistan. A delegation representing the Iranian parliament, and a high-rank military delegation headed by Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri.
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2021-10-11 21:25
Baqeri to visit Pakistan on Tuesday
Iranian military chief will meet PM Imran Khan
TEHRAN — Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of the Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, is scheduled to pay an official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday at the invitation of Pakistan’s Army Commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
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2021-09-22 21:55
By Saeed Azimi
Ex-ambassador: From Pakistan’s view Taliban government is not inclusive
TEHRAN – In a live interview with the Tehran Times on Tuesday, former Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran says from viewpoint of his country the caretaker Taliban government is not inclusive.
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2021-09-20 21:21
Iran's membership in SCO strengthened prospect of Asian cooperation: expert
TEHRAN - A senior expert on strategic issues says Iran's change of membership from observer to permanent in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has strengthened the perspective of Iran's cooperation with the organization bilaterally and multilaterally.
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2021-09-17 19:33
Iran president, Pakistan PM insist on formation of comprehensive government in Afghanistan
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan insisted on the need for formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan during a meeting on the fringes of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thursday afternoon.
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2021-09-14 13:28
Iran too strong for Pakistan at Asian Volleyball C’ship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Pakistan 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-20) in Pool B and advanced to top eight teams of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship.
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2021-09-12 22:14
Intelligence chiefs meet in Islamabad to discuss Afghanistan
TEHRAN — Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed on Saturday hosted intelligence chiefs of regional countries in Islamabad to discuss the Afghan situation, according to Pakistani media outlets.
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2021-09-08 21:28
FMs of countries bordering Afghanistan hold virtual summit
TEHRAN - Foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan held a virtual conference on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the war-torn country.
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2021-09-07 21:05
Taliban name caretaker cabinet
The Taliban on Tuesday afternoon released the names of the caretaker government.
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2021-09-05 21:49
By Ambreen Gul Shahid (Press & Education Counsellor)
Pakistan and Iran should work for peaceful and united Afghanistan
As in Iran, the sudden fall of Kabul to the Taliban has come as a surprise in Pakistan. But there are many who argue that the hasty withdrawal of U.S. forces has left a power vacuum in Afghanistan emboldening the Taliban to take over the country, as former President Ashraf Ghani and his coterie fled the country.
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2021-08-28 14:04
Electricity export to Afghanistan, Pakistan can be risen by 400 MW
TEHRAN- Energy Ministry's Spokesman for Electricity Industry Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi said that it is possible to increase the supply of electricity to Pakistan and Afghanistan by more than 400 megawatts (MW).
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2021-08-25 19:31
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.
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2021/08/24
By Mobeen Jafar Mir
Recent wave of terror attacks in Pakistan is a litmus test for Islamabad-Beijing ties
A recent report published by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has alarmed both Islamabad and Beijing. The report confirms the presence of 6,000 insurgents of the banned militant group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan.
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2021-08-23 20:27
Iran elaborates on its Afghanistan policy
TEHRAN – More than a week after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the collapse of the Afghan government, Iran outlined its nascent policy toward the new reality in a neighboring country with which Tehran is likely to have difficulty dealing.
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2021-08-23 19:25
Pakistan FM to visit Iran for Afghanistan talks
TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi will pay a visit to Iran on Thursday to discuss developments in bilateral relations and Afghanistan, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.
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2021-08-22 19:30
Iranian experts to attend Intl. Virtual Conference on Museums
TEHRAN – A 12-member team of Iranian experts is scheduled to attend the second part of the International Virtual Conference on Museums, which will be jointly hosted by the ICOM Pakistan & ICOM International Committee for Museums and Collections of Archaeology and History.
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2021-08-21 21:42
Pakistan Navy chief visits Tehran
TEHRAN — Admiral Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi, the commander of Pakistan’s Navy, visited Tehran on Saturday and was officially welcomed by his Iranian counterpart Shahram Irani.
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2021-08-20 16:23
Iran strongly condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan's Punjab
TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign ministry condemned a terrorist attack against a group of mourners commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussien (AS).
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2021-08-11 21:08
By Mohammad Mazhari
U.S. leaving Afghans over a barrel of extremists: Pakistani professor
TEHRAN – Assistant Professor at School of Politics and International Relations in Quaid-i-Azam University says that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will have severe consequences both for Afghanistan as well as the region.
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2021-08-06 11:12
By Ali A. Jenabzadeh
Public in Pakistan don’t want the U.S. bases in their territory: journalist
TEHRAN – A Pakistani journalist says the public in his country oppose hosting U.S. bases.
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2021-08-06 11:09
By Mohammad Mazhari
Taliban are serious for peace talks: Pakistani analyst
TEHRAN - A member of an Islamabad-based think tank is of the opinion that the Taliban are serious for peace talks while the Afghan government is reluctant.
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2021-08-02 16:57
By Mohammad Mazhari
China’s economic rise presents an alternative to Western model: researcher
TEHRAN – A researcher on the China program at the Institute of Regional Studies in Islamabad says that the People’s Republic of China could successfully present an alternative model for Western one.
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2021-07-25 21:45
Iranian, Chinese ambassadors in Islamabad consult on Afghanistan
TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional ties, including developments in Afghanistan.
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2021-07-21 18:54
Iran FM holds phone conversations with several counterparts
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif spoke by phone with a number of his counterparts discussing bilateral and international issues.
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2021-07-18 21:35
Tehran to host peace meeting on Afghanistan on Monday
TEHRAN — Iran will host a peace conference on Afghanistan on Monday, July 19, with the participation of various Afghan and international groups and parties influential in the Afghan peace process.
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2021-07-11 16:22
By Mohammad Mazhari
Iran-China deal mostly carries geostrategic importance: Pakistani expert
TEHRAN - Director of China Pakistan Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad says that the Iran-China partnership has geostrategic implications for the region.
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2021-07-05 19:17
Pakistan PM, Iran president-elect discuss Afghanistan war
TEHRAN – Iranian President-elect Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke by phone late on Sunday discussing the recent developments in neighboring Afghanistan.
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2021-06-30 16:11
By Mohammad Mazhari
Taliban accommodating all ethnic groups: analyst
TEHRAN – A member of an Islamabad-based think tank believes that the “Taliban are accommodating all ethnic groups” as it looks forward to seize the power in Kabul.
