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Pakistan and Iran Deepen Security, Economic Push as Tehran Offers Islamabad a Diplomatic 'Blank Cheque'

Tehran used Ali Larijani’s two-day Islamabad visit to launch concrete follow‑ups spanning security cooperation to trade.

Overview

  • Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Iran’s national security chief, concluded a two-day visit after meetings with Pakistan’s president, prime minister, foreign minister, parliament leaders and the army chief.
  • ISPR said discussions centered on bilateral cooperation and regional security, with both sides committing to closer counter‑terrorism coordination and stronger military-to-military mechanisms.
  • Larijani stated Iran has completed its section of the IranPakistan gas pipeline up to the border and attributed delays in operations to external impediments.
  • Iranian leaders said directives were issued to remove economic barriers, and Pakistan announced an Ishaq Dar–led delegation will travel to Tehran to advance cooperation in areas such as agriculture and connectivity.
  • Larijani publicly offered Pakistan a diplomatic “blank cheque” for assistance on issues involving India and Afghanistan, while thanking Islamabad for its support during June’s 12‑day confrontation involving Iran.