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Express Tribune
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Iran border to stay open 24/7 during Muharram, Arbaeen
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is determined to give tough time to BCCI and India for treating Pak Cricket unfairly. PHOTO: AFP Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Tehran on Wednesday where both the countries made several important decisions to help pilgrims and improve border cooperation. The two ministers agreed that the Pakistan-Iran border will remain open 24 hours a day during Muharram and Arbaeen to facilitate religious pilgrims. The Iranian government will also provide accommodation and meals in Mashhad for 5,000 Pakistani pilgrims. To solve issues quickly, a hotline will be set up between the two countries. A special three-nation meeting involving Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq will be held in Mashhad before Arbaeen to plan better arrangements for pilgrims. Both sides also agreed to increase the number of flights for pilgrims and discussed sending pilgrims by sea. They also talked about working together to stop illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling. Improving border security and cooperation between the two countries was also discussed. Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Iranian government for supporting Pakistani pilgrims and assured full cooperation regarding the release of Iranian fishermen who accidentally entered Pakistani waters. Senior officials from both countries were present at the meeting.
Express Tribune
27-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Naqvi assures investors of Pakistan's safety
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is determined to give tough time to BCCI and India for treating Pak Cricket unfairly. PHOTO: AFP Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured foreign investors that Pakistan remains a safe destination for investment and emphasized that the government is committed to protecting them at all costs. According to a press release issued by the ministry on Sunday, Naqvi met with a delegation of foreign investors in Lahore to discuss measures for ensuring their security. The minister acknowledged the delegation's concerns and assured them that the government would take necessary actions to address these issues. "Pakistan is a safe country for all types of investments," Naqvi said. "The protection of investors is a top priority for our government, and we will fulfil our responsibility of safeguarding them at all costs." He further stated that the government has already taken proactive steps to protect investors and has initiated "strict action" against violent miscreants. "Action is being taken against these individuals in accordance with the law," he said, adding, "A strategy has been developed to prevent such incidents from in the future". The press release, however, did not specify any particular incident. While Pakistan has actively sought to tap into its natural resources and encouraged foreign investment across various sectors, persistent security challenges in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa continue to pose serious risks. In recent years, several attacks have targeted foreign nationals. Earlier this month, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir also pledged a comprehensive security framework to protect the interests and boost the confidence of Pakistan's partners and investors in Balochistan. The army chief made these remarks while addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, a two-day event promoting mining and mineral investment opportunities across all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
