Pak Iran Ties
Both sides chose to handle the crisis with wisdom as opposed to jingoistic nationalism. This should serve as a template for all future bilateral ties.
Updated 30 Jan, 2024 09:08am
Both sides have agreed to station liaison officers in Turbat and Zahedan at the earliest date, says FM Jilani; COAS stresses need to respect state sovereignty.
Updated 29 Jan, 2024 09:06pm
Envoy to Tehran says two injured Pakistanis will be discharged soon.
Updated 29 Jan, 2024 07:53am
FO condemns "horrifying, despicable" attack, demands probe; Iranian president says borders must be protected against any insecurity.
Updated 28 Jan, 2024 08:05am
Why, when its list of allies is already so thin, did Iran choose to venture down this seemingly ill-conceived path?
Updated 28 Jan, 2024 11:07am
Says Iran has been told to immediately investigate the incident and hold to account those involved in the "heinous crime".
Updated 28 Jan, 2024 12:05am
Ambassador Mudassir Tipu returns to post in Tehran while Iranian counterpart Reza Amiri arrives back in Islamabad.
Updated 27 Jan, 2024 10:37am
Pakistani Ambassador Muddasir arrived in Tehran while Iranian Ambassador Moghadam arrived in Islamabad, says FO spokesperson.
Published 26 Jan, 2024 08:57pm
Incoming administration’s foreign policy challenges will be underscored by need for economic stabilisation.
Updated 24 Jan, 2024 09:40am
FO says both countries have "mutually agreed" that ambassadors of Pakistan and Iran may return to their respective posts by January 26.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 09:21pm
The next government faces an array of imposing foreign policy issues.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 10:29am
NSC meeting stresses engagement to address concerns; cabinet endorses body’s decisions; Iran conducts large-scale air defence drill.
Updated 20 Jan, 2024 08:19am
All five districts bordering the neighbouring country stay open.
Updated 20 Jan, 2024 08:19am
On Tuesday, Iran had launched attacks in Pakistan targeting what it described as bases for the militant group Jaish al-Adl.
Updated 04 Apr, 2024 01:19pm
NSC stresses Iran, Pakistan should use existing channels to address security concerns; FMs agree to "de-escalate" situation, strengthen coordination.
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 11:29pm
Both Iran's attack and Pakistan's response were unprecedented, given their scale and timing against the backdrop of a region in crisis.
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 12:16pm
While the current crisis is indeed a grave one, both sides can still row back and prevent further acrimony, if they choose to do so.
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 09:13am
Nine killed in "precision strikes" on "BLA, BLF camps"; security beefed up in border districts; Tehran terms move "unacceptable".
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 10:13am
Russia, Turkiye, European Union call for restraint.
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 09:47am
Tensions with Iran and Afghanistan could lead to uncertainty in the country and destabilise the exchange rate, currency dealers say.
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 10:20am
President Alvi says Pakistan will take "all necessary measures to defend its soil".
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 11:45am
A viral post on X claims that Pakistan had information about Iran's action and had approved it. The claim is false.
Updated 18 Jan, 2024 11:51pm
Says any idea of the issue spiralling into a regional conflict is a "dangerous thought" for all parties concerned; urges diplomacy to solve issue.
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 08:18am
Says enemies not allowed to strain relations with Pakistan "when the genocide and crimes of the Zionist regime are the foremost issue affecting the Islamic world".
Updated 19 Jan, 2024 12:00am
Iranian FM claims attack on Pakistan's soil targeted "terrorist group", says "we've talked with Pakistani officials several times".
Updated 17 Jan, 2024 10:36pm
Strike killed two children and injured three girls, Foreign Office says.
Updated 17 Jan, 2024 08:40am
Iranian media says strike took place in Panjgur; local authorities confirm receiving information about attack.
Updated 17 Jan, 2024 02:17pm
Tangible bilateral cooperation is far below potential.
Published 14 Jan, 2024 07:42am
Says terrorism is a threat to regional and global peace and security, needs to be confronted by all means.
Published 17 Dec, 2023 06:50pm
Both sides agree to stop smuggling, illegal border crossings; power supply to Taftan, border fence also discussed.
Published 08 Oct, 2023 07:23am
