With new avenues of cooperation in focus, Iranian president set to visit Pakistan today
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ISLAMABAD – Iran’s President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, will undertake a State Visit to Pakistan today (23 June 2026) at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Dr. Pezeshkian will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and other high-ranking officials. During the visit, President Pezeshkian will meet the President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Chairman of the Senate, the Speaker of the National Assembly, and the Deputy Prime Minister /Foreign Minister will call on the Iranian President. This will be Dr. Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as President of Iran. During the visit, the two sides will review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues to further deepen cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges, and regional connectivity. The visit will also provide an important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest. The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region. Islamabad Roads Update Islamabad police have announced diversions and closures of various routes ahead of arrival of the Iranian President in the federal capital on official visit today (June 23). “From 12:00 AM until the next order, entry of all types of heavy traffic coming from any direction or any highway into Islamabad will remain closed,” the police said in an official statement. All entry routes to the Red Zone except Murree Road and Margalla Road will remain completely closed for all types of traffic. “Diversions will be in place for traffic on the Expressway from Korang to Faizabad, Murree Road, and