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NDTV
3 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Pakistan Shuts Border With Iran As Tehran Trades Strikes With Israel
Islamabad: Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on Monday, as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. "Border facilities in all five districts -- Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar -- have been suspended," Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. Crossing into Iran "has been suspended until further notice", said Atta ul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Chaghi district. However, there was "no ban on trade" activities at the border and Pakistani nationals needing to return to their the country from Iran can cross, he added. "We're expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today," Atta said. On Sunday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said 450 Pakistani pilgrims were evacuated from Iran, with more to follow, as well as from Iraq -- the two countries hosting the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, said on Friday it "stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran" against strikes by Israel, which both Islamabad and Tehran do not recognise. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday warned that the world "should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess" and accused it of lacking "any international nuclear discipline". Israel is the Middle East's only nuclear power, although undeclared. Media reports have said Pakistan may support Tehran if the conflict was to widen, but officials in Islamabad have reiterated that their country is only showing "moral and diplomatic solidarity". Predominantly Sunni Pakistan shares a more than 900-kilometre (560-mile) border with Shiite-majority Iran. The relationship between the two neighbours has been complex, with Pakistan often wary of US-led sanctions on Tehran and also mindful of its ties with Riyadh, which has repeatedly helped rescue its economy by rolling over overdue debts. Bilateral trade between the two countries stands at around $3 billion and officials have vowed to boost it to $10 billion in the coming years.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Pakistan shuts border with Iran as Tehran trades strikes with Israel
Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on Monday, as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. "Border facilities in all five districts -- Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar -- have been suspended," Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. Crossing into Iran "has been suspended until further notice", said Atta ul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Chaghi district. However, there was "no ban on trade" activities at the border and Pakistani nationals needing to return to their the country from Iran can cross, he added. "We're expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today," Atta said. On Sunday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said 450 Pakistani pilgrims were evacuated from Iran, with more to follow, as well as from Iraq -- the two countries hosting the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, said on Friday it "stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran" against strikes by Israel, which both Islamabad and Tehran do not recognise. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday warned that the world "should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess" and accused it of lacking "any international nuclear discipline". Israel is the Middle East's only nuclear power, although undeclared. Media reports have said Pakistan may support Tehran if the conflict was to widen, but officials in Islamabad have reiterated that their country is only showing "moral and diplomatic solidarity". Predominantly Sunni Pakistan shares a more than 900-kilometre (560-mile) border with Shiite-majority Iran. The relationship between the two neighbours has been complex, with Pakistan often wary of US-led sanctions on Tehran and also mindful of its ties with Riyadh, which has repeatedly helped rescue its economy by rolling over overdue debts. Bilateral trade between the two countries stands at around $3 billion, and officials have vowed to boost it to $10 billion in the coming years.
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Pakistan shuts Iran border as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
QUETTA, Pakistan: Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on Monday, as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. "Border facilities in all five districts – Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar – have been suspended," Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. Crossing into Iran "has been suspended until further notice", said Atta ul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Chaghi district. However, there was "no ban on trade" activities at the border and Pakistani nationals needing to return to their the country from Iran can cross, he added. "We're expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today," Atta said. On Sunday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said 450 Pakistani pilgrims were evacuated from Iran, with more to follow, as well as from Iraq – the two countries hosting the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, said on Friday it "stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran" against strikes by Israel, which both Islamabad and Tehran do not recognise. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday warned that the world "should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess" and accused it of lacking "any international nuclear discipline." Israel is the Middle East's only nuclear power, although undeclared. Media reports have said Pakistan may support Tehran if the conflict was to widen, but officials in Islamabad have reiterated that their country is only showing "moral and diplomatic solidarity." Predominantly Sunni Pakistan shares a more than 900-kilometre (560-mile) border with Shiite-majority Iran. The relationship between the two neighbours has been complex, with Pakistan often wary of US-led sanctions on Tehran and also mindful of its ties with Riyadh, which has repeatedly helped rescue its economy by rolling over overdue debts. Bilateral trade between the two countries stands at around US$3 billion and officials have vowed to boost it to US$10 billion in the coming years.--AFP
Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Pakistan shuts border with Iran as Tehran trades strikes with Israel
Pakistani Shiite Muslims protesting in Lahore on June 15 against the Israeli air strikes on Iran. PHOTO: EPA-EFE QUETTA, Pakistan - Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on June 16 , as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. 'Border facilities in all five districts – Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar – have been suspended,' Mr Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. Crossing into Iran 'has been suspended until further notice', said Mr Atta ul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Chaghi district. However, there was 'no ban on trade' activities at the border and Pakistani nationals needing to return to their the country from Iran can cross, he added. 'We're expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today,' Mr Atta said. On June 15 , Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said 450 Pakistani pilgrims were evacuated from Iran, with more to follow, as well as from Iraq – the two countries hosting the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, said on June 13 it 'stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran' against strikes by Israel, which both Islamabad and Tehran do not recognise. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on June 16 warned that the world 'should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess' and accused it of lacking 'any international nuclear discipline'. Israel is the Middle East's only nuclear power, although undeclared. Media reports have said Pakistan may support Tehran if the conflict was to widen, but officials in Islamabad have reiterated that their country is only showing 'moral and diplomatic solidarity'. Predominantly Sunni Pakistan shares a more than 900km border with Shiite-majority Iran. The relationship between the two neighbours has been complex, with Pakistan often wary of US-led sanctions on Tehran and also mindful of its ties with Riyadh, which has repeatedly helped rescue its economy by rolling over overdue debts. Bilateral trade between the two countries stands at around US$3 billion (S$3.8 billion) and officials have vowed to boost it to US$10 billion in the coming years. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pakistan shuts borders with Iran amid country's escalating conflict with Israel
Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with Iran in Balochistan for an indefinite period amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, provincial officials said on Monday. Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told news agency AFP, "Border facilities in all five districts, Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar, have been suspended." Follow Iran Israel war live updates The development comes as Islamabad aims to protect its public against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and the possibility of instability in the wider region. Major crucial points in Gwadar and Panjgur districts, including the Gabd-Kalato and other routes, are affected by this closure, ARY News reported. Pakistan has suspended both pedestrian movement and fuel transportation until further notice. Meanwhile, Islamabad evacuated 450 Pakistani pilgrims from Iran over the weekend, with further evacuations set to take place for both students and pilgrims from Iran and Iraq. Unconfirmed reports have however said that the Taftan border crossing in Chagai district continued to remain functional for trade and returning Pakistani citizens, even though new entries into Iran are restricted. Residents in Balochistan have been urged to cooperate with instructions from the administration, avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant during this period of escalating Iran-Israel tension. Pakistan's foreign office has reportedly also imposed a 24*7 Crisis Management Unit (CMU) in Islamabad to help its nationals and advise pilgrims to reconsider travel plans to Iran and Iraq. Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks on Israel in the early hours of Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country. Plumes of smoke were seen rising from Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Iran said that Israel struck its oil refineries and killed the intelligence chief of the Revolutionary Guard, hitting population centers in intensive aerial attacks. The Israeli military also claimed on Monday that they achieved "aerial superiority" over Iran's capital. The military added that it has degraded Iranian air defenses and missile systems to the point that its planes can now operate over Tehran without any major threats. Iran's health ministry said that 224 people have been killed in the country since Israel's attack began on Friday. Meanwhile, Israel said that 14 people have been killed since Friday, and 390 others wounded.
