Iran's ‘Neighbors First’ policy shines during last year in ties with Pakistan

Islamabad, March 28, IRNA -- The past Iranian year 1398 which ended on March 19 saw major developments as far as Iran-Pakistan ties are concerned as both countries deepen their cooperation in political, security, economic and cultural fields during the period.

Pakistan border fencing team attacked in Balochistan

Islamabad, March 27, IRNA -- Unidentified assailants have attacked Pakistani military team fencing border in southwestern Balochistan province and killed two security personnel, local media reported.

Pakistan concerned over Iran problems due to sanctions

Islamabad, March 26, IRNA -- Pakistan has expressed serious concerns on the problems being faced by Islamic Republic of Iran in its fight against Coronavirus due to economic sanctions.

UN should come forward against US sanctions on Iran: Pakistani advisor

Islamabad, March 25, IRNA -- Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information on Wednesday stressed upon the United Nations (UN) to play its role in lifting the US anti-Iran sanctions.

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack on Sikh temple in Kabul

Islamabad, March 25, IRNA -- Pakistan strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack on a Sikh Temple (Gurdwara) in Kabul resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to several worshipers.

Pakistan FM warns European FMs over Iran sanctions

Islamabad, March 24, IRNA -- Pakistani Foreign minister in telephonic conversation with his French and Spanish counterparts said economic sanctions on Iran should be immediately lifted so that the country could utilize its resources to fight corona pandemic.

Pakistan FM approaches EU to lift anti-Iran sanctions amid COVID-19 outbreak

Islamabad, March 23, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan has written a letter to the European Union seeking its attention towards the problems of Iranian people due to the US sanctions amid COVID-19 outbreak.

Pakistani opposition leader urges govt to intensify efforts for lifting of anti-Iran sanctions

Islamabad, March 22, IRNA -- President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, the second largest political party in the country on Sunday called upon the government to intensify its diplomatic efforts for removal of US sanctions against Iran.

Pakistan FM briefs Zarif about Islamabad’s efforts for removal of Iran sanctions

Islamabad, March 22, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan on Sunday during a telephonic conversation briefed his Iranian counterpart about Islamabad’s diplomatic outreach for the removal of sanctions from Iran.

Pakistan PM asks Trump to lift Iran sanctions

Islamabad, March 22, IRNA -- Prime Minister of Pakistan who believes that US sanctions against Iran are cruel and unfair has once again called upon Donald Trump to lift economic sanctions from the Islamic Republic.  

Pakistan ex-Chairman Senate calls for lifting Iran sanctions in wake of corona

Islamabad, March 22, IRNA -- Pakistan’s Former Senate Chairman has demanded lifting of sanctions on Islamic Republic of Iran in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan begins diplomatic efforts to remove US sanctions

Islamabad, March 21, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan on Saturday once again expressing solidarity with the people and the government of Iran in fight against coronavirus said that Islamabad has begun its diplomatic efforts for the removal of US sanctions from Iran.

COVID-19: No justification for US sanctions against Iran: Pakistani daily

Islamabad, March 21, IRNA -- Leading Pakistani newspaper says there is absolutely no justification for the US to put Iran under sanctions when the country is fighting COVID-19 pandemic.

Pakistani nation demands removal of anti-Iran sanctions: minister

Islamabad, March 21, IRNA -- Pakistan’s Minister of Railways says that removal of US sanctions against Islamic Republic of Iran is a major demand of Pakistani nation.

US must consider lifting sanctions on Iran: ex-Pakistani envoy

Islamabad, March 21, IRNA -- Member of Pakistan Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs and former ambassador to the United States says the US and the EU must consider lifting sanctions on Iran particularly those that directly affect the people.

Pakistan Muslim League asks world to help Iran against COVID-19

Islamabad, March 21, IRNA -- President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, the second largest political party in the country said on Saturday that the US sanctions are adding to Iranian people's miseries and demanded the international community to assist Iran in mitigating the common COVID-19 challenge.

Pakistan PM insists on lifting cruel sanctions against Iran

Islamabad, March 20, IRNA -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Friday once again called upon the international community to play its role in lifting cruel sanctions from Islamic Republic of Iran.

Pakistan FM calls for immediate lifting of anti-Iran sanctions

Islamabad, March 20, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan says Islamic Republic of Iran is facing a difficult situation due to coronavirus outbreak so we called upon the US government to immediately lift sanctions from the country.

Pakistani analyst slams US latest anti-Iran sanctions

Islamabad, March 19, IRNA – Senior Pakistani security analyst strongly condemning latest US sanctions against Islamic Republic of said that what can be more crude than bullying a nation when coronavirus has already crippling life in Iran.

Iran envoy urges world’s leaders to say “NO” to US sanctions

Islamabad, March 19, IRNA -- Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan says that world leaders especially from regional states should say "No" to US inhuman sanctions against Iran to help the country in fight against coronavirus.

Pakistani aviation minister terms US anti-Iran sanctions inhuman

Islamabad, March 18, IRNA -- Pakistan’s Minister for Aviation says continuation of US sanctions against Islamic Republic of Iran at a time when the country is fighting coronavirus outbreak, is an inhuman act.

Seven terrorists, four soldiers killed in NW Pakistan

Islamabad, March 18, IRNA -- Seven terrorists and four soldiers were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on a terrorist hideout in north western Pakistan on Wednesday, a military statement said.

My share in fighting coronavirus epidemic

International community watches US so-called human rights advocacy

Islamabad, March 18, IRNA -- Senior Iranian diplomat in Pakistan says the US government needs to immediately stop its economic and medical terrorism against the Iranian people.

World should strive to lift medical sanctions from Iran: Pakistani health minister

Islamabad, March 17, IRNA – Pakistan’s Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health termed the fight against coronavirus a collective responsibility and urged the international community to press the US to lift medical sanctions from Iran to help the Islamic Republic in defeating the deadly virus.

Pakistani PM calls upon US to lift sanctions from Iran

Islamabad, March 17, IRNA -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Tuesday called upon the US to lift sanctions from Iran creating obstacles to Iran's national campaign against coronavirus rampage taking heavy tolls on Iranians.

Pakistanis believe coronavirus can be defeated through national solidarity

Islamabad, March 16, IRNA -- Despite growing concerns against the spread of coronavirus and increasing cases in Pakistan, officials and celebrities are of the view that the virus will be defeated through national solidarity, proper hygiene and strong commitment.

Peaceful initiatives to be supported to solve crisis: ex-Pakistani envoy

Islamabad, March 15, IRNA -- Member of Pakistan’s Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador to the United States said on Sunday that all peaceful initiatives need to be supported to solve crisis in the world adding that Iran’s HOPE plan should be welcomed.

Iran-Pakistan border closed for 2 weeks

Tehran, March 14, IRNA – The border of Iran and Pakistan is closed for two weeks, spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration Rouhollah Latifi said on Saturday.

Iran envoy calls for enhanced Tehran-Islamabad cooperation against terrorism

Islamabad, March 13, IRNA -- Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan has stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad to overcome the menace of terrorism, especially the continued threat of Daesh terrorist group in the region.

COVID-19: Pakistan on high alert, all schools, borders to shut down

Islamabad, March 13, IRNA -- Pakistan’s top political and military leadership has decided to shut all educational institutions in the country along with closing its western borders to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).