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The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday cautioned Tehran that a warning issued by the Iranian army chief a day earlier was against the "spirit of brotherly relations" between Pakistan and Iran.
Read more: Iran warns will hit 'militant safe havens' inside Pakistan
The FO summoned Iranian Ambassador Mehdi Honardoost to convey Pakistan's concerns regarding a warning issued by Maj Gen Mohammad Baqeri that Tehran would hit 'militant safe havens' inside Pakistan if the government did not confront militants who carried out cross-border attacks last month.
"We expect Pakistani officials to control the borders, arrest the terrorists and shut down their bases," Baqeri had said on Monday. "If the terrorist attacks continue, we will hit their safe havens and cells, wherever they are," he added.
During his meeting with the ambassador, FO Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria, highlighting an improvement in bilateral relations between the two countries, urged Iran to refrain from making statements that would harm relations, according to the statement.
Zakaria said an agreement had already been reached to "enhance cooperation on border issues" during the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on May 3.
Zarif in his visit had asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to improve border security, and Pakistan had assured Iran it would deploy additional troops along its border.
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May 09, 2017 05:37pm
Good statement. Pakistan Zindabad
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May 09, 2017 05:38pm
Please be real. Brotherly relation is over for Pakistan, no country is our brother today. It only because of terrorism in our country. The rest of world is in one side and Pakistan is in other side. Do we see this?
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May 09, 2017 05:39pm
Iran seems to have forgotten its limits.
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May 09, 2017 05:40pm
Write off the brotherly relations and deal both Afghanistan and Iran in exactly the same language which they have been resorted to. Enough is enough!! The Pakistani people will not accept any aggression be it brother or enemy.
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May 09, 2017 05:41pm
it should not be too late to understand the mistakes.. India, Afganistan, Bangladesh and now Iran blaming Pakistan. time to redesign the policies.
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May 09, 2017 05:41pm
Our Government really put our nations at toes.
Now India using their words from the Iranian mouth.
Its Iran, who used Uzair Baloch with their passport and also Kalbhushan was caught while entering from Iran.
Pakistan must react very Strong .......
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May 09, 2017 05:43pm
@Khalid Kahlid from Dehli ? :)
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May 09, 2017 05:45pm
Our response should have been more forceful, not meek and apologetic like this.
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May 09, 2017 05:46pm
Iran ha lost all respect among Muslim countries
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May 09, 2017 05:48pm
We will have to pay the price of becoming ally of KSA against Iran
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May 09, 2017 05:55pm
I remember in 1965 how Iran helped Pakistan secretly during the War with India. What do WE do wrong that today Iran has issued such a statement? Time to introspect.
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May 09, 2017 05:56pm
Good statement. But too bad that Pakistan did not raise the Indian spy Kulbhashan issue strongly. Now look at Iran giving 'warnings'.
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May 09, 2017 05:59pm
Woh !! Sounds good to hear from you Sir !
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May 09, 2017 06:00pm
Sorry, but I am loosing track of how many 'brothers' Pakistan actually has, who are trying to grab our throat or attack as at any time?
I rather not have such brothers or friends at all.
As they say, "keep your friends close. But your enemies closer."
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May 09, 2017 06:01pm
Saudis and Iranians both have an evil agenda and India is their mentor.
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May 09, 2017 06:03pm
Rather than finding faults with what India and now Iran is stating, it may be better to check if there's indeed an issue with cross border terrorism from safe havens within Pakistan. If yes, need to get rid of that to each other's satisfaction. Common citizens of all countries involved want to be rid of terrorism.
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May 09, 2017 06:04pm
@Faisal - Pakistan does not enjoy much popularity in much of the world, let alone in Muslim nations...
Pakistani Passport ranks 197 out 199 countries - just ahead of Afghanistan and Somalia, where you will be welcomed.
At least Iranians are far better educated, resourceful and smarter than Pakistanis.
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May 09, 2017 06:04pm
@Masood Hussain Today Iran is in a way better position than pakistan
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May 09, 2017 06:04pm
Tell Iran to back off and mind own business in the strictest words. Or else we know to response without words as well. Pakistan should strengthen ties with Saudi and forget Iran.
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May 09, 2017 06:05pm
Could our FO question Iran for Kalbushan Yadev, Uzair Baloch? those terrorist were trained and provided save heaven in Iran. Why can't we raise our concern to them about RAW cells in Iran???? When will they close RAW operatives save heaven in Iran? Iran shouldn't play in hand of India or Afghan or any other powers.
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May 09, 2017 06:06pm
@Omar No but from karachi. This is the exact problem with us. Whenever a person puts forward his opinion, everyone looks towards him with a suspicion
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May 09, 2017 06:10pm
Pakistan shouldn't have provided safe heavens for militants in the first place.
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May 09, 2017 06:14pm
As you sow, so shall you reap..
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May 09, 2017 06:16pm
@Yusuf Iran need to reshape its hawkish policies towards all the regional countries. India and Afghanistan had never ever been friends of Pakistan.
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May 09, 2017 06:20pm
@Khalid do you know who promotes, supports and finances sectarian violence and terrorism in Pakistan? it's neighbours + KSA. now that they have got what it feels to feed the monsters, they are shouting at Pakistan. it is as much their creation as anybody else's. Iran can wish to attack the border, we all know why this is happening .. CPEC.
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May 09, 2017 06:27pm
@Khalid
If you ask for introspection or change in policies, you will be called a foreign agent. There is no place for rational thinking and common sense now. Too far gone !
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May 09, 2017 06:40pm
Why our memories are so short that our leadership's foreign policy is like a ship without captain.During the war with India in 1965 it was Iran and not Saudi Arabia which provided real and meaningful support.Why Pakistan has failed to prevent that its soil is not used by Arab funded terrorists.What brotherly love after thugs killed their soldiers.Pakistan is totally standing alone in and neighbors hate us because we put all our eggs in one unreliable ally's basket in Riyadh .Our FO and its policies are a disaster.
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May 09, 2017 06:41pm
Iran's retaliation has two reasons, Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia including employment of Rahil Sharif & Indian influence via military pact between the two countries. Pakisatn could have sorted this out if we had copetent foreign office and our PM were not a die hard Saudi supporter. There is no such thing as brotherly country. Self interest rules the ground reality.Iran has guarded our borders for seventy years and we could have maintained the relationship if we were not in Saudi pockets.
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May 09, 2017 06:47pm
Iran feeling pain as Pakistan is leading Muslim countries.
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May 09, 2017 07:14pm
A sensible and mature approach by foregin office..
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May 09, 2017 07:21pm
Brotherly relations?
There are no brotherly relations in the world. It's national interests that decide who our brother is and who is not.
Our true brotherly relations are with China and Saudi Arabia....full stop....period.
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May 09, 2017 07:24pm
Pakistan needs to control its Western borders. Iran can't control the likes of Uzair and Kalbhoshan.
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May 09, 2017 07:28pm
There's no brotherhood and sisterhood in international relations. Don't run a country like your family. There's one thing, which is above all: the national interest.
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May 09, 2017 07:31pm
When will you stop using non-state actors?
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May 09, 2017 07:32pm
@Atticus from india;
Don't confuse Iran with India. The eventual aim of all Indian blames is Pakistan Army, on the other hand, Iran has never suggested or even insinuated any collusion between Pakistan Army and the terrorists. Iran's frustration is directed more at the civilian government.
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May 09, 2017 07:35pm
@a blot on escutcheon - Maybe you should travel to Saudi Arabia one of these days, and witness for yourself how our Saudi 'brothers' are treating their Pakistani 'brothers' in the desert kingdom.
Is it any wonder why most people prefer to emigrate to the West and settle with their families in Europe, Canada, US or Austriala? Even refugees from the Middle East and Africa are all heading to the West. Wonder why?
If Saudis are your brothers, than who are Iraqis, Syrians and Yemenis to them, or to you??
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May 09, 2017 07:36pm
Once again the religious fanatics in both India and Pakistan have found a common cause to portray Iran as Pakistan's enemy, albeit to different ends. To the Hindutva fanatics, it is just chanting the mantra of Pakistan is isolated, to home brewed bigots, it is a chance to demonise Iran.
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May 09, 2017 07:37pm
3 neighbours of Pakistan complained about terrorist says there is a problem.
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May 09, 2017 07:37pm
Sir, We should stop using these words as brotherly or all weather or Umah etc. In the political world countries are neither friends nor eternal enemies. Our foreign policy is stuck in cold war era and India centric(anti). Our democratic records are too weak and dictators after dictators weakened the democratic structure. Our institutions are in miserable state. Hate India have reduced us to this stage. Even Islamic principles also ask to love every one and learn from others which we have forgotten in due time..
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May 09, 2017 07:38pm
I don't understand why people are being sentimental here without actually reading the reason. Iran protested over the killing of ten of its border guards by a militant group that operates from Pakistan.
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May 09, 2017 07:41pm
@Masood Hussain What is that limit? Why Pakistan is fighting with everybody? Do you see yourself in the mirror sometime?
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May 09, 2017 07:42pm
This issue must be solved as soon as possible. Every measure has to be taken to avoid its recurrence. We can't afford to make Iran our enemy. India and Afghanistan are enough. PM should take some time out from inaugurations and solve this problem.
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May 09, 2017 07:54pm
@Atticus from india well said!
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May 09, 2017 08:02pm
@Khalid
Spot on.. It seems every one is aware of the problem, but it easier to blame neighboring countries for their problems. Bin laden's arrest is an open insult to any one who believes otherwise. Get rid of terrorism and reestablish relationships.
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May 09, 2017 08:08pm
@Ths;
'3 neighbours of Pakistan complained about terrorist says there is a problem.'
Not three but two, one of them has a forked tongue like a viper and speaks for Afghanistan too. Only one neighbor is enemy of Pakistani people and hence their Army.
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May 09, 2017 08:34pm
@Kiwi - because you have no proof and all the statements are for domestic consumption.
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May 09, 2017 08:40pm
@Faisal do u mean amonst the Saudi block?
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May 09, 2017 08:41pm
@nadir baloach
Please try to keep our house in order.And do not allow any one to speak to Pakistan like this, Muslim or non Muslim.
M.Mirza
Montreal
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May 09, 2017 08:43pm
@Khalid well said.
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May 09, 2017 08:57pm
@Mustafa R. - Do you really think India influences Iran to make such statements? To me it seems that you live in denial of a problem that exists and you take a defensive stance rather than addressing the problems that the entire world community complains about.
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May 09, 2017 09:08pm
@Kiwi just because you live in a bubble doesn't mean world is too. Every one knows the truth. Don't raise points based on propaganda
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May 09, 2017 09:09pm
Above statement shows pakistan is lack of STRONG MATURE LEADER who knows the world relationship
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May 09, 2017 09:19pm
@ABE
Don't worry we are 50% brothers, fully on our side 0% on their side. We have loved to live a sham life since our existence.
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May 09, 2017 09:28pm
@Mazher Bashir, wishful thinking!
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May 09, 2017 11:05pm
Its simply a failure of our foreign policies just like failure of all the other policies.
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May 09, 2017 11:10pm
Every country has the right to protect its people. Would not Pakistan do the same?
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May 09, 2017 11:40pm
@Falcon1 I remember Benazir Bhutto once complained about her innumerable "uncles" and eventually got rid most of them. Similarly, we should get rid of so many 'brothers', we rather have an intelligent enemy than a stupid friend helping us.
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May 09, 2017 11:52pm
What a response!!!!!!
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May 10, 2017 12:15am
@Khalid : truth is our neighbors see easy target to get their way. Rest assure their designs will fail.
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May 10, 2017 12:41am
@Yusuf . Spot On
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May 10, 2017 01:05am
Good that FO spoke politely in a tone that should be acceptable to Iran.
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May 10, 2017 01:07am
@Yusuf Good points but the non-civilian establishment may not agree... it is a matter of national interest and security for the country.
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May 10, 2017 01:17am
What brotherly gestures has PMLN showed to Iran.
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May 10, 2017 01:24am
Iran should understand the scenario well and act accordingly. A step in haste will be a step in hate.
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May 10, 2017 01:28am
@Asif jamil dear it was shah IRAN era now it's post shah Iran.
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May 10, 2017 01:29am
@Khuthement of tralid --------Thanks 4 the statement of TRUTH &
diplomatic prudence.
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May 10, 2017 02:05am
Pakistan has to keep its house in order, Iran has the right to defend and protect its citizens - no different from US or Israel.
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May 10, 2017 02:16am
@Faisal Iran is the most self respecting Muslim country in the world....
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May 10, 2017 02:38am
The interest of the country is paramount than any other relations.
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May 10, 2017 02:46am
@Falcon1 amazing reply spot on you said what I was thinking
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May 10, 2017 03:21am
Iran wants to have a pie in CPEC project.
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May 10, 2017 04:13am
There are no brothers. Why do you think bangladesh separated?
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May 10, 2017 04:33am
What a childish statement by FO. What about terror threat? Even real blood brothers will fight for any wrong doings. Grow up kids, grow
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May 10, 2017 04:39am
@Asif jamil Despite the pressure from Arab League, Pakistan helped Iran throughout its war with Iraq, Pakistan also helped them build their Aaarmed forces which were in shackles after the Islamic Revolution. Pakistan might be a poor country but we have the always been loyal and stood for our friendly countries.
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May 10, 2017 04:46am
@Khalid
Agree Sir. Why can't others in Pak can see the logic of Mr Khalid
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May 10, 2017 05:07am
Pak must improve relations with Iran & vice versa is also true.
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May 10, 2017 06:38am
Stay incompetent and keep ya hopes high Mr.FO
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May 10, 2017 06:50am
@Sheraz
Only US is allowed.
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May 10, 2017 07:18am
Brotherly! LoL! Yeah, sure! Like you also have with India and Afghanistan!
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May 10, 2017 07:55am
need reconciliation process to solve this serious concern otherwise we will pay the same coins.
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May 10, 2017 08:24am
We are in need of a expert foreign minister immediately.
CV's required
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May 10, 2017 08:26am
Altering CPEC route through Afghanistan and Iran will tame them.
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May 10, 2017 09:03am
@Khalid Sadly, no. It a classic case of tunnel vision syndrome.
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May 10, 2017 09:47am
Afraid of Iran?
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May 10, 2017 11:07am
And what about pak govt supporting aggression against yemen, is that spiritual ?
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May 10, 2017 04:53pm
In the name of brotherly relationship Pakistan has been ripped more than once. Following blindly in the 80's the edicts of so called brothers we have ended up with the rise terrorism inside Pakistan that we are still fighting.
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May 10, 2017 04:55pm
@Asif jamil That was the Shah of Iran helping us.The current government only looks out to expand religious interests in the region only.
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May 10, 2017 05:20pm
It's not a failure of foreign policy, but failure of anti terrorism policy
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May 10, 2017 07:50pm
Iran joins India and Afghanistan in blaming Pakistan for terrorism.. should not Pakistan introspect and take corrective measures?
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May 11, 2017 05:04am
Enough of sleep.
Wake up, Pakistan.
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May 11, 2017 08:37am
@Masood Hussain Tell us what will Pakistan do?
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May 11, 2017 03:22pm
One can only imagine if our wise leaders didn't strive for nuclear power , Pakistan would have been like Libya or Syria today, being targeted by any and every country the world over. We need to get our foreign policy in order quickly.
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