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Agreement is 'a message from a powerful Iran' says president​

BBC

Image source, Masoud Pezeshkian/X

The third page of the memorandum of understanding posted by Iran's president on social media

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has posted a picture on social media of the signed memorandum of understanding, saying it is "a message from a powerful Iran".

Peace will be "realised in the shadow of mutual respect", he says.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always been committed and steadfast to global peace while preserving its dignity and independence", Pezeshkian adds.

 

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PM Shehbaz, President Pezeshkian discuss post-peace deal cooperation in phone call​

• Shehbaz expresses confidence in success of next phase of negotiations between US, Iran

June 18, 2026
BR Web Desk

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday discussed bilateral relations and regional peace during their first telephone conversation since the signing of the Islamabad Peace Deal, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

According to a statement issued by the PMO, the call lasted more than 30 minutes, during which the prime minister congratulated the Iranian president, leadership and people on the signing of the peace agreement.

 

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[kubotabx23]

So now that there is a temporary pause on export restrictions, any deals in the works with Iran to purchase oil and/or petroleum products? Maybe some pipelines to come back in the works?

I'd think that'd be a priority since it could decrease costs significantly (especially long term w/ pipelines).

 

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This whole narrative being built that a pro Zionist Iran will somehow be a threat to Pakistan is bogus. For 40 years Iran was under a highly pro Zionist shah and guess what we had a great relationship with that Iran ..we were strategic partners under Cento. Hamid mir et al have been pushing this narrative . I don’t think regime change in Iran will have any impact in Pakistan if you look at history

At that time , the zionist state of Israel wasnt this much ambitious. Today, it want to swallow Lands of Syria, Iraq, egypt and lenanon. And destroy all possible and capable forces that may put hurdle into its path.

 

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Pakistan, Iran fast-track border SEZ​

Both sides renew $10b trade target as US sanctions expected to ease

Our Correspondent
June 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to accelerate implementation of the Rimdan-Gabd border Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and deepen economic cooperation as both countries renewed efforts to raise bilateral trade to $10 billion, following a peace deal between Iran and the United States (US).

The US is expected to remove sanctions against Tehran, which will open a large market in Iran for Pakistan. During the conflict, Pakistan gave Iran access to ports including Gwadar by opening six land routes – a new route Pakistan found during the war. Earlier, Pakistani traders had used the Afghan route to reach Central Asian states and Russia, but Afghanistan closed this route due to tensions with Pakistan.

According to officials, Iran had been conducting informal trade worth $45 billion through Dubai port. But during the war, the UAE sided by Israel, making Pakistan the best option for Iran to shift that trade, which would become legal after the US removes sanctions.

Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held a comprehensive meeting with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and address issues related to trade, investment and regional connectivity.

Discussions focused on enhancing economic relations under the MoU signed between Pakistan's Board of Investment and Iran's Supreme Council of Free Trade, Industrial and Special Economic Zones for the establishment of joint free or special economic zones along their shared border.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to achieving the bilateral trade target of $10 billion. It was noted that the SEZ initiative, particularly around the Rimdan-Gabd border region, along with previously agreed border markets, would play a pivotal role in improving livelihoods and boosting cross-border commerce.

Detailed discussions were held on operationalisation of the SEZ. The Iranian side emphasised the need for a joint visit to finalise and notify the boundaries. While Iran has completed demarcation on its side, Pakistan's side requires coordination. It was agreed that a joint technical visit would be undertaken, followed by the development of terms of reference.

Sheikh highlighted the strategic importance of the location, noting its proximity to key maritime routes and major ports, making it a viable hub for trade and investment. He observed that the area offers comparatively better security conditions than other border points.