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2021-08-02 16:57
By Mohammad Mazhari
China’s economic rise presents an alternative to Western model: researcher
TEHRAN – A researcher on the China program at the Institute of Regional Studies in Islamabad says that the People’s Republic of China could successfully present an alternative model for Western one.
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2021-07-25 21:45
Iranian, Chinese ambassadors in Islamabad consult on Afghanistan
TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional ties, including developments in Afghanistan.
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2021-07-21 18:54
Iran FM holds phone conversations with several counterparts
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif spoke by phone with a number of his counterparts discussing bilateral and international issues.
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2021-07-18 21:35
Tehran to host peace meeting on Afghanistan on Monday
TEHRAN — Iran will host a peace conference on Afghanistan on Monday, July 19, with the participation of various Afghan and international groups and parties influential in the Afghan peace process.
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2021-07-11 16:22
By Mohammad Mazhari
Iran-China deal mostly carries geostrategic importance: Pakistani expert
TEHRAN - Director of China Pakistan Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad says that the Iran-China partnership has geostrategic implications for the region.
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2021-07-05 19:17
Pakistan PM, Iran president-elect discuss Afghanistan war
TEHRAN – Iranian President-elect Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke by phone late on Sunday discussing the recent developments in neighboring Afghanistan.
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2021-06-30 16:11
By Mohammad Mazhari
Taliban accommodating all ethnic groups: analyst
TEHRAN – A member of an Islamabad-based think tank believes that the “Taliban are accommodating all ethnic groups” as it looks forward to seize the power in Kabul.
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2021-06-29 21:32
Iran continues efforts to broker peace in Afghanistan
TEHRAN — The Iranian officials have repeatedly emphasized that the Afghanistan crisis must be settled through intra-Afghan talks. The Tehran Times examines efforts by the Iranian diplomats to broker dialogue between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
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2021-06-29 15:03
By Mohammad Mazhari
U.S. irresponsible exit from Afghanistan will lead to civil war, researcher predicts
TEHRAN - A Pakistani researcher is confident U.S. “irresponsible withdrawal” from Afghanistan will pave the way for a civil war in the country which will adversely affect the region in its entirety.
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2021-06-26 18:54
Iran targets 30 countries to boost inbound tourism
TEHRAN – Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has targeted a selection of 30 countries in a bid to lift inbound tourism of the country.
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2021-06-21 17:19
Chinese president congratulates Raisi on presidential win, calls China and Iran ‘strategic partners’
TEHRAN - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Ebrahim Raisi over his election as Iranian president, Xinhua reported.
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2021-06-20 20:30
IranAir to resume Pakistan, France flights
TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier IranAir is set to resume flights to and from Pakistan and France after weeks of suspension imposed to curb the spread of a novel coronavirus variant into the Islamic Republic.
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2021-06-13 23:49
Iranians in Pakistan preparing to vote in presidential elections
TEHRAN — Iran's embassy in Islamabad as well as the consulates-general in four Pakistan’s cities are preparing for the June 18 presidential election in Iran.
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2021-05-19 21:59
Iranian ambassador says Zionist regime will surely collapse
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, has predicted that the Zionist regime of Israel will definitely disintegrate.
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2021-05-11 21:25
Pakistan FM lauds moves by Iran, Saudi Arabia to reduce tensions
TEHRAN – Pakistan’s foreign minister on Tuesday praised the de-escalation process between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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2021-05-04 15:10
By Reza Moshfegh
China will fill the gap left by the U.S. in West Asia: Pakistani expert
TEHRAN – Noting that China is not an "interventionist power," a Pakistani journalist says that Beijing is going to fill the gap left by Washington in West Asia.
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2021-04-28 21:37
Iran extends ban on passenger flights due to coronavirus surge
TEHRAN – Iran has extended travel restrictions on flights to and from 15 countries due to a surge in the coronavirus disease, according to Iran Civil Aviation.
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2021-04-24 19:51
Ankara, Islamabad and Kabul acknowledge Tehran’s role in hosting Afghan refugees
TEHRAN - Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan have issued a joint statement appreciating Iran’s role in hosting Afghan refugees amid renewed efforts to establish peace in Afghanistan.
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2021-04-24 12:46
Pakistan FM Qureshi visits Imam Raza shrine in Mashhad
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi paid his respects at the shrine of Imam Raza (AS) in Mashhad on Thursday and met the custodian of Astan Quds Razavi Ahmed Marvi.
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2021-04-23 20:53
Pakistan FM Qureshi visits Imam Raza shrine in Mashhad
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi paid his respects at the shrine of Imam Raza (AS) in Mashhad on Thursday and met the custodian of Astan Quds Razavi Ahmed Marvi.
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2021-04-23 19:48
Iran says stands in solidarity with the Pakistan nation
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday expressed “grave concerns” about the recent terrorist attack in Quetta city in Pakistan on Wednesday.
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2021-04-23 15:04
Zarif calls talks with Pakistan FM ‘excellent’
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister has called his talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Tehran “excellent”.
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2021-04-21 22:46
Iran’s definite policy is close cooperation with neighbors, says parliament speaker
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday, emphasizing the need to open border points and border markets.
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2021-04-20 19:48
Pakistan’s chief diplomat visits Tehran for talks on mutual ties, regional issues
TEHRAN - Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Pakistan’s foreign minister, visited Tehran on Tuesday for talks with top Iranian officials on mutual relations and the latest regional security issues.
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2021-04-19 21:14
Tehran says will consider participation at Istanbul summit if dialogue matches its principles
‘We are trying to remove barriers to import vaccine from India’
TEHRAN— The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday set conditions for participating at the Istanbul summit about Afghanistan, saying Iran will attend the meeting provided that the Islamic Republic’s principles are observed.
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2021-04-17 17:13
Pakistani FM set to visit Iran soon
TEHRAN— Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi started a regional tour on Saturday that first took him to the UAE. After concluding visit to Abu Dhabi, he is scheduled to travel to Iran, Qatar and Turkey, respectively.
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2021-04-16 15:16
By Mohammad Ali Saki
Iran-China partnership is a combined battle against Washington: columnist
TEHRAN - A Pakistani columnist says that Iran-China partnership pact represents a combined battle against Washington.
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2021-03-26 16:14
Iran welcomes Afghan president’s remarks on Helmand water right
TEHRAN – The Iranian government welcomes Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s remarks on water right of the transboundary Helmand River, saying the country is ready to turn the issue into a subject of cooperation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said.
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2021-03-15 22:09
Pakistan envoy holds talks with Iran FM over Afghan peace process
TEHRAN – A senior Pakistani official met on Sunday evening with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.
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2021-03-02 17:27
By Mohammad Mazhari
MBS seems hasty for normalization with Israel: ex-Japanese diplomat
TEHRAN – A former Japanese diplomat says that Saudi de facto leader Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is enthusiastic about normalizing Riyadh’s ties with Tel-Aviv despite the fact that most Saudi people have a negative view towards Israel.