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Time is ripe to strengthen Iran-Pakistan economic relations

Time is ripe to strengthen Iran-Pakistan economic relations

Experts stress the need to give highest priority to bilateral trade, saying that the private sector of both countries should move forward to promote business and trade relations.Trade and economic relations between Iran and Pakistan are based on diverse axes such as energy, infrastructural cooperation, financial assistance and commercial exchanges.Iran …

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Iran FM Pakistan’s visit to focus on economic ties: Pak analyst

Iran FM Pakistan’s visit to focus on economic ties: Pak analyst

In an interview with IRNA, former Pakistani ambassador to Afghanistan, Rustam Shah Mohmand said that regular interaction between the leaders of Iran and Pakistan is very important for boosting bilateral cooperation and countering common challenges the two countries face at international arena. He said that the visit will also provide …

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Terrorists open fire at civilians in Eastern Ghouta

Terrorists open fire at civilians in Eastern Ghouta

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Damascus, March 9, IRNA/SANA- Terrorist organizations on Friday opened fire on cars transporting civilians who were trying to leave the Eastern Ghouta through the new humanitarian corridor which leads to al-Malihah town via the road of Jisreen-Malihah, according to SANA reporter www.irna.ir

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Iran veep returns home from Iraq

Iran veep returns home from Iraq

He wrapped up his visit after making a pilgrimage to holy shrine of First Shia Imam, Imam Ali (AS), in Najaf.While in Iraq, Jahangiri held separate meetings with several high-ranking Iraqi officials.He also made a pilgrimage to holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims and …

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Suicide blast leaves 7 dead, injures 22 in Kabul

Suicide blast leaves 7 dead, injures 22 in Kabul

The casualties of the deadly accident may increase, Afghanistan Health Ministry spokesmen Vahid Majrouh said.According to witnesses, the accident happened in the first security layer near the funeral anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari, the political leader of the Hizb-i-Wahdat party during and following the Soviet-Afghan War.Based on medical centers reports, …

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Iran veep pays tribute to Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala

Iran veep pays tribute to Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala

Jahangiri, who is on a three-day official visit to Iraq, left the sacred city of Najaf, which is home to holy shrine of First Shia Imam, Imam Ali (AS), for Karbala. He arrived in Najaf late ThursdayJahangiri, arrived in Iraq on Wednesday at the head of a high-ranking delegation comprising …

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Iran FM due in Pakistan March 11

Iran FM due in Pakistan March 11

Talking to Pakistani media, Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mahdi Honardoost said that Zarif's three-day visit is made a the official invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif.He added that Zarif is scheduled to meet with President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his Pakistani counterpart during his stay …

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British ex-diplomat: There is no scope to reopen JCPOA

British ex-diplomat: There is no scope to reopen JCPOA

Speaking to IRNA, he highlighted that British officials as well as Europeans have said firmly to the USA not to kill the JCPOA. On assessing the JCPOA, he emphasized that it is extremely important, although in his view it is not perfect and as he argues in any negotiation, neither …

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Iran veep arrives in Najaf

Iran veep arrives in Najaf

On the second day of his visit to Iraq, he arrived in the sacred city which is home to holy shrine of First Shia Imam, Imam Ali (AS), after holding talks with Iraqi parliament speaker.He was welcomed by governor general of Najaf. Jahangiri is also scheduled to leave Najaf for …

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South Pars phases 22-24 to come on stream next year

South Pars phases 22-24 to come on stream next year

Talking to reports late Thursday, Farhad Izadjou added that operations to develop the units started in 2010 and they include pipeline, onshore refinery and gas well drilling and offshore platform.Referring to investment of 650 million dollars in the platforms of phases of 22 to 24, he said that the amount …

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