Times of Islamabad

In a big development, Iran announce support for Pakistan against India over Occupied Kashmir

In a big development, Iran announce support for Pakistan against India over Occupied Kashmir

*ISLAMABAD: **In a big development, Iran announce support for Pakistanagainst India over Occupied Kashmir.*

*Iran says it will support Pakistan on Kashmir dispute at every regionaland international forums.*

As per details, the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoostexpressed the support to Pakistan during a meeting with Minister of Statefor States and Frontier Regions Shehryar Khan Afridi in Islamabad, reportedRadio Pakistan.

The Iranian envoy said Iran will always stand shoulder to shoulder withPakistan.

Mehdi Honardoost said the Iranian leadership values Prime Minister ImranKhan’s efforts for regional peace and unity amongst Muslim Ummah.

Shehryar Khan Afridi said Pakistan and Iran will collectively fight themenace of drugs. He said both the countries will also work together forregional peace and development.

It may be noted that normal life remains disrupted in Indian occupiedKashmir (IoK) on 88th consecutive day.

While landline and postpaid mobile phone services have been partiallyrestored across the territory, all internet services and prepaid phoneconnectivity continue to remain suspended badly affecting people especiallyprofessionals, students, patients, doctors and media persons, Kashmir MediaService reportedlink.

Restrictions under Section 144 are also in place. Public transport is offthe roads and train service too remains suspended. Barring opening of shopsfor few morning hours, business activities continue to remain crippled.

Offices and educational institutions witness very thin attendance. However,students are turning up to appear for the annual board examinations forclass 10 and class 12 which began on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.