In international politics, there are moments when a successful diplomatic effort can alter the course of long-standing conflicts and open doors that once seemed permanently closed. The recent easing of tensions in the Middle East, signs of reduced hostility between Iran and the United States, and renewed diplomatic engagement aimed at regional stability have created […]
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PBF pushes for revival of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has welcomed the emerging regional environment following the recent de-escalation of tensions, saying that peace in the region should now be translated into economic prosperity for the people of Pakistan and Iran. Chief Organiser of PBF, Ahmad Jawad, said Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic engagement in promoting dialogue and regional stability has created […]
Iran allows two Pakistani ships through Hormuz
TEHRAN – Iran has granted special permission to two Pakistani ships to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: Iran charges $2 million for Hormuz passage According to officials, the approval was issued as part of efforts to facilitate essential maritime movement despite heightened security concerns in the region. The Strait […]
Shehbaz Sharif sets $10 billion trade goal with Iran, backs regional peace push
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a bold plan to boost Pakistan-Iran trade from $3 billion to $10 billion, highlighting strong economic potential between the neighboring countries. In an interview with Iran’s state news agency IRNA ahead of his Tehran visit, he also mentioned plans to explore a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to strengthen long-term […]
Iran-Pakistan talks aim to cool India-Pakistan dispute
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Islamabad on Monday for a one-day visit during heightened Pakistan-India tensions. His visit follows last month’s attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which escalated regional concerns. Pakistan strongly denied India’s accusations of involvement in the attack. Instead, it claimed New Delhi might be preparing […]
Bilawal slams govt for ‘caving in’ to pressure on IP gas pipeline project
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday slammed the federal government led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for not completing the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project due to international pressure. In a message posted on his Twitter handle, Bilawal said his party had initiated the pipeline project at height of international sanctions against Iran. […]
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Exactly one day ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s scheduled visit to Tehran, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has issued a diplomatic rebuke to his hosts in the form of a protest launched over Iran’s alleged lack of action against elements suspected of the Ormara massacre of April 18. The terrorists are seen as having […]
US and Israel want to turn Pakistan and Iran into next Libya, Syria: Iranian official to Pakistani delegation
Addressing a Pakistani delegation headed by Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Asthar Ausaf Ali, a senior Iranian official warned Pakistan to remain cautious of the Islamic State’s presence in its border with Afghanistan, and said that America and Israel wish to turn Pakistan and Iran into the next ‘Syria, Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan’. The Pakistani […]