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Iran strongly condemns Taliban’s military offensive in Panjshir Valley

KABUL: Iran on Monday strongly condemned the Taliban’s military offensive in Panjshir valley, the last area in Afghanistan being held by resistance forces. Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, during a press conference, said that news from Panjshir is indeed very worrying. The attack last night is strongly condemned. He also criticized the Taliban for cutting off food, water and electricity supplies to the region, and urged the group to abide by both international law and its own promises to the Afghan people.  “We would like to inform our friends, and those who might make the strategic error of

Pakistan, Iran agree to continue consultations on Afghanistan situation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to continue consultations in the wake of the evolving situation in Afghanistan. The understanding to this effect was reached during a telephonic conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Ameer Abdollahian. The two sides exchanged views in detail about the latest developments in Afghanistan. The two Foreign Ministers also agreed on holding a virtual conference of Afghanistan’s neighbours at the level of representatives in the upcoming days. Speaking on the occasion, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan attaches special significance to its relations with the brotherly country Iran. In his

Pakistan, Iran to face refugees crises in case of civil war in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan and Iran will face the influx of refugees in case of a civil war in Afghanistan. Briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on Friday, he said that the government wants to regulate the border crossing. “We will end the option of ‘Free For All’ at the Afghan border,” he added. The minister said that the government did not want a surge in terrorism in Pakistan like in the past. “Pakistan sacrificed 70,000 lives and suffered a loss of US$150 billion,” he added. He said that Pakistan would present the

PM Imran Khan calls Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to further boost existing cooperation particularly in its economic dimension. The consensus to this effect was expressed during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Iranian President-elect Syed Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the upward trajectory of bilateral relations and it was also affirmed that the establishment of border sustenance markets along the Pakistan-Iran border would yield economic and social benefits for the people of both countries.  In the regional context, Imran Khan expressed concern at the worsening security situation in Afghanistan and cautioned that the latest developments could

PM Imran congratulates newly-elected Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated newly-elected president Ebrahim Raisi on his landmark victory in Iran’s 13th Presidential elections. In a tweet, the premier said: “Congratulations to Excellency brother Ibrahim Raisi @raisi_com on his landmark victory in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s 13th Presidential elections,” the premier said on Twitter. “Look forward to working with him for further strengthening of our fraternal ties and for regional peace, progress and prosperity,” he added. Raisi won 62% of the votes counted so far, election office chairman Jamal Orf said later on state television as the count continued, with no turnout figures released yet.

Tehran urged for working relationship with the US on the sideline of Vienna talks

ISLAMABAD: Upcoming presidential elections are crucial as the change of leadership in Iran, one way or the other, will impact the ongoing nuclear talks. In that, there can be a lull, whilst the momentum of current engagement among the key stakeholders needs to be strengthening to grasp whatever has agreed so far in the Joint Comprehensive Program of Action (JCPOA). while appreciating the EU efforts, panellists at the webinar on ‘JCPOA and International Multilateral Diplomacy’ organized by the Institute of Regional Studies, also called for further change of attitude of both Iran and the US toward each other and show

Inclusive Pak-Iran diplomacy urged for security, trade and cultural collaboration

ISLAMABAD: The experts from both sides noted that Pakistan-Iran diplomatic relations are based on the commonalities of language, literature, culture and religion that can enhance bilateral strategic and trade collaboration for a win-win situation. Post withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan, the two countries should have a mutually agreed strategy to handle the emerging situation of security and peace in the region. They said the enhanced cultural collaboration and heritage tourism can bring the people from both sides closer to each other beyond the ethnic and religious divide. Youth engagement in a variety of sectors is imperative. The CPEC

NCOC decides to bans inbound pedestrian movement from Afghanistan, Iran

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday reviewed border management protocols with neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran as new Covid-19 variants emerge in the region. According to the NCOC, the revised land border management policy will come into force from midnight between 4 and 5 May. The new border policy will remain enforced until midnight of 19 and 20 May, according to the NCOC. The new land border policy will be implemented over the people who will cross the border on foot. The new rules of the policy will not be implementable over the cargo, bilateral trade and

Exhibition of handwritten copies of the Holy Quran arranged at Punjab Arts Council

RAWALPINDI: Cultural Consulate Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ehsan Khazaei has said that Muslims need more empathy and compassion than ever before so that difficulties can be overcome with the help of each other and the best way is the Holy Quran which is also a beacon. There is adherence and commitment to it, which is also a manifestation of the unity of Muslims. He said this at the Punjab Arts Council, Khana Farhang Iran, Rawalpindi and Persian Research Center, Iran, Pakistan and Arts Council jointly organized an exhibition of handwritten copies of the Holy Quran along with

PM Imran welcomes Saudi Arabia peace initiative with Iran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s initiative for peace with Iran expressing the confidence that it would strengthen the Muslim Ummah. In his tweet, PM stated “We welcome the KSA initiative for peace with Iran. Iran is our neighbour and KSA our closest friend. This peace initiative will strengthen the Muslim Ummah.” He also tagged a BBC story with his tweet titled “Saudi Arabia’s crown prince seeks good relations with Iran” Prime Minister Imran Khan always raised a voice for the normalisation of ties between KSA and Iran. Pakistan has already offered to mediate between the

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