Pakistan to decide on IMF bailout by September
The biggest challenge for the new government in Islamabad, experts say, will be economy. Imran Khan-led government will inherit a flailing economy that needs to be revived, and speculation is rife that Pakistan will approach International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the bailout. It is, however, still not clear when the new government in Islamabad approaches […]
Iran welcomes talks with Pakistan on gas pipeline
The deputy minister of petroleum for international affairs said late Wednesday that Iran welcomes continuation of talks with Pakistan on the gas pipeline project. Amir Hoseein Zamani-Nia added that Tehran-Islamabad ties have always been historic and brotherly and their religious and cultural bonds serve as the biggest backbone for the two governments’ friendly ties, especially […]
Iran desires multi-dimensional ties with Pakistan
Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost while congratulating Pakistan Tekreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Chairman Imran Khan over his party’s victory in general elections of the country has said that Iran desires strong multi-dimensional ties with Pakistan.The ambassador in his message on Monday said that people of Pakistan by exercising their right to vote in a large […]
Imran Khan claims victory in Pakistan elections
The former international cricket star Imran Khan has declared victory in Pakistan’s general election. Pakistan’s cricket legend Imran Khan declared victory on Thursday in a televised address to the nation from his house in Bani Gala. He hailed what he described as “the fairest” vote in the country’s history, despite widespread allegations it was rigged in […]
25 dead in Quetta blast as Pakistan holds election
At least 25 people, including police officials, have been killed in a blast in Pakistan’s Quetta, near a police vehicle close to a polling station. At least 25 people have been killed and over 35 others injured in an explosion targeting a police van outside a polling station in Quetta, the troubled capital of Balochistan, Pakistan. The eastern […]
Pakistani election outcome, yet uncertain
A renowned Pakistani journalist told the Tehran Times that the general election off Wednesday in Pakistan is hotly contested and the outcome is still unknown. Mehr Tarar is a Pakistan-based senior journalist, political commentator and author. She was formerly op-ed editor of Daily Times. In her interview with Tehran Times, she spoke about the general […]
Causes, consequences of India-Pakistan border flare-ups
Last week, Pakistan claimed that India has committed over 1,300 ceasefire violations this year along the line dividing the two countries, resulting in the death of 52 Pakistani nationals. In response, India alleged that Pakistan has violated the ceasefire over 600 times this year, the highest in the last one decade. While the two estranged […]
Pakistan ready to expand police coop. with Iran: official
Director General of Pakistan’s Federal Investigating Agency Bashir Ahmed Memon said that his country is ready to boost ties with Iran’s Police Force in all related domains. He made the remarks in Tehran on Tuesday while paying a visit to and identification center related to investigation bureau of Iran’s Police. Expressing satisfaction over increased relations […]
Iranian chief of staff arrives in Pakistan
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Mohammad Bagheri arrived in Pakistan on Sun. at the head of a high-ranking military delegation. The Iranian top military official is visiting Pakistan accepting the invitation extended by General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of Army Staff […]
ISIL activities in Afghanistan a threat to Iran, China, Russia, Pakistan
Head of Iran’s Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi asserted that reliable sources have confirmed that after the defeat in Syria and Iraq, terrorist groups are sent to other places, especially Afghanistan and North Africa. Speaking at the Seventh World Peace Forum held at Tsinghua University in Beijing with a theme of “Constructing a Security Community: […]