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Iran resumes electricity exports to Iraq, other countries
Aug 21, 2018 08:50Iran has resumed electricity exports to neighboring countries, including Iraq, after riding out much of the baking summer heat which saw the mercury hit 50 degrees Celsius in some cities.
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Pakistan to ban jailed former prime minister from traveling abroad
Aug 21, 2018 03:00Pakistan will bar jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, convicted of corruption, and his daughter Maryam from traveling abroad, the government says.
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India's Modi calls for talks with Pakistan's new PM Imran Khan
Aug 20, 2018 16:27Pakistan's foreign minister says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for dialogue with Islamabad in a letter to the country’s newly elected leader Imran Khan.
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New Pakistan PM vows to target graft, govt. expenses
Aug 20, 2018 07:43Pakistan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed in his first speech to the nation to fight corruption and cut government expenses, calling on the rich to pay taxes in support of the poor and help decrease the country’s reliance on loans and foreign aid.
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Deputy Minister: Iran expects Pakistan to tighten control at common borders
Aug 19, 2018 10:15Iranian Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement Affairs Hossein Zolfaqari underlined his country's call on Pakistan to block cross border attacks by terrorist groups against Iran.
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President Rouhani calls for better Iran-Pakistan ties under Imran Khan
Aug 18, 2018 12:42President Hassan Rouhani has extended his sincere congratulations to Imran Khan on his election as Pakistan's new prime minister, expressing hope that the two countries would further improve relations during his tenure.
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Former cricketer Imran Khan sworn in as Pakistan’s PM
Aug 18, 2018 05:29Pakistan’s former cricket star Imran Khan has been sworn in as the country’s new prime minister.
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Iran-Pakistan ties serve regional stability: Speaker Larijani
Aug 17, 2018 14:49Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani congratulated his new Pakistani counterpart on taking office, describing Tehran-Islamabad interaction as a contributing factor in regional calm and stability.
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Imran Khan elected Pakistan's new PM
Aug 17, 2018 11:43Pakistan’s former cricket star Imran Khan has been elected the country's new prime minister following the parliament's approval.
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Bomb injures 5, including Chinese nationals, in Pakistan
Aug 12, 2018 07:28A bombing attack has left at least six people — including three Chinese nationals — wounded in southwestern Pakistan.