Pakistan

Pakistan to give Iran gas talks another shot

Mar 25, 2017 08:26

A Pakistani delegation will be visiting Iran next month to revive talks on a planned gas pipeline which has been set back for years because of US and Saudi opposition, an Iranian news agency says.
Pakistan lawmakers endorse bill to revive military courts for terror suspects

Mar 21, 2017 14:28

Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a constitutional amendment that would continue the practice of trying terrorism suspects in military courts.
"Consolidating Pakistan-Iran ties helps restore regional peace"

Mar 15, 2017 11:22

Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly (Parliament), Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, underlined that stronger relations between Iran and Pakistan is vital for restoring peace, security and prosperity to the region.
Pakistani PM calls for removal of blasphemous content from social media

Mar 15, 2017 06:02

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called for the immediate prosecution of those who publish blasphemous content on social media.
Nawaz Sharif seeks help from clerics in fight against terror

Mar 11, 2017 16:14

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called on the country's clerics to contribute to the fight against terrorism, saying seminaries should help dismantle a "narrative" characterized by militants who kill innocent people.
Pakistan indefinitely shuts down border with Afghanistan amid tension

Mar 09, 2017 13:12

Pakistan has indefinitely shut down two border crossings with Afghanistan, after opening them briefly over the past two days.
Strong ECO to boost stability in the region: President Rouhani

Mar 02, 2017 16:27

President Hojjat al-Islam Hassan Rouhani highlighted the positive impacts that development of the 10-nation Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will have on stability in the region, saying he had constructive talks in Islamabad with Turkish and Pakistani leaders to serve that purpose.
US drone strikes kill six in northwestern Pakistan, southern Yemen

Mar 02, 2017 10:03

At least six people have been killed in US drone strikes in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region near the border with Afghanistan and the southern regions of war-torn Yemen.
Pres. Rouhani urges closer cooperation between Iran, Pakistan to secure joint Borders

Mar 02, 2017 02:04

Visiting President Hassan Rouhani, in a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, underlined the necessity for closer cooperation between the two neighboring countries in economic fields and in strengthening security along their joint borders.
President Rouhani urges respect for states’ sovereignty in meeting with Erdogan

Mar 01, 2017 17:27

President Hujjat al-Islam Hassan Rouhani has urged respect for the territorial integrity of regional countries, including Iraq and Syria.