During a landmark visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan, both countries pledged to significantly boost their economic and security relations. This visit marks Raisi’s first since Pakistan’s general elections in February and the first by an Iranian president since 2017. It aimed to smooth over tensions following border clashes earlier in January. Amid […]
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