Iranian FM arrives on Pakistan on two-day official visit

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday arrived here on a two-day official visit to hold consultations with Pakistan’s leadership on the situation in the Middle East and bilateral relations.

During his visit, Foreign Minister Araghchi will hold meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

This visit provides an important opportunity to advance cooperation and dialogue between Pakistan and Iran on a wide range of areas including trade, energy and security.

Earlier, According to Haalvsh, a human rights organization based in Iran, at least 260 Afghan migrants were allegedly killed on Sunday evening when Iranian forces opened fire near the Kalgan border crossing. Survivors described a terrifying attack by the Iranian military on the group.

Haalvsh reported that two survivors indicated around 300 migrants were trying to cross the border when they were fired upon and targeted with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). The organization added that dozens were injured during the assault.

In a statement, Haalvsh said, “On Sunday evening, dozens of Afghan migrants were ambushed near the Kalgan-Saravan border by the Islamic Republic’s military forces, who attacked with direct gunfire and RPGs. Many were killed, and numerous others sustained injuries.”