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Iran, Pakistan time-tested friends of all times: Iran’s senior MP

Iran, Pakistan time-tested friends of all times: Iran’s senior MP

He expressed these remarks during a meeting with Pakistan’s Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari here.Highlighting importance of expansion in Iran-Pakistan ties, he stressed the need for promoting exchange of visits between the people and officials of the two friendly countries.Boroujerdi on the …

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Injury toll in Plasco collapse rises to 235

Injury toll in Plasco collapse rises to 235

Hassan Abassi told IRNA that technicians of Tehran Emergency Center have provided outpatient and recovery treatment for 180 injured and 55 others have been taken to Tehran hospitals.The official said only one firefighter with serious injuries is still at the hospital.He noted that operations to remove the rubble are still …

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Iran for expanding bilateral cooperation with Pakistan

Iran for expanding bilateral cooperation with Pakistan

During the meeting both the sides exchanged views on bilateral issues of mutual interest.Boroujerdi said that Iran wants to further enhance its cooperation with Pakistan for regional development. He said Tehran attaches great importance to its relations with Islamabad.Meanwhile, Ayaz Sadiq stressed the need for enhanced parliamentary exchanges to bring …

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Injury toll in Plasco collapse reaches 230

Injury toll in Plasco collapse reaches 230

Hassan Abassi told IRNA that technicians of Tehran Emergency Center have provided outpatient and recovery treatment for 176 injured and 54 others have been taken to Tehran hospitals.The official said only one firefighter with serious injuries is still at the hospital.He noted that operations to remove the rubble are still …

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Albright: I stand ready to register as a Muslim

Albright: I stand ready to register as a Muslim

The website www.registerus.today has collected more than 30,000 pledges from people who said they'll register as a Muslim in order to support the faith, USA Today wrote.'We pledge to stand together with Muslims across the country, and around the world,' the website quoted Albright as saying.Albright joined thousands of people …

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Body of last firefighter recovered from Palsco rubble

Body of last firefighter recovered from Palsco rubble

According to Maleki, the total number of martyred firefighter has increaded to 16.He added the bodies of 15 firefighters and four citizens had already been recovered in total from debris of the 54-year-old building which was once the first high-rise structure of the Iranian capital in 1960s, after one week …

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Cuban president extends condolences on Plasco bldg. collapse

Cuban president extends condolences on Plasco bldg. collapse

In his message to President Hassan Rouhani, Castro wished God's forgiveness and blessing for the victims of the tragic incident and quick recovery for the injured.He also expressed sympathy with the bereaved families of the victims.Plasco Trade Center, the 17-storey building collapsed in downtown Tehran while a number of firefighters …

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French FM to visit Iran soon: Envoy

French FM to visit Iran soon: Envoy

According to Ahani, the visit by Jean-Marc Ayrault is going to coincide with the first Iran-France Joint Economic Commission meeting.He said that the joint economic commission will be co-chaired by Ayrault and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.By relying on its strong industrial, agricultural and transportation infrastructures, the Islamic Republic …

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Damascus, Tehran urge sustained ceasefire in Syria

Damascus, Tehran urge sustained ceasefire in Syria

During the meeting, the two sides called for the ceasefire in Syria to be continued and they also examined latest regional and international developments.The two sides described the ceasefire agreement in the country as a prelude to restoration of peace and security in Syria which is going to be achieved …

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