*ISLAMABAD – *Iran has warned Pakistan to careful as the Islamic State isbeing relocated in border region shared between Pakistan and Afgahnistan.
Official sources told *The Express Tribune* that a senior Iranian officialinformed a delegation led by Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) AshtarAusaf Ali that Iran have credible intelligence reports that the US hasrelocated Da’esh and its heads Abu Bakar Baghdadi to Afghanistan.
The official also informed that the US and Israel intend to turn Pakistanand Iran into another Syria, Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan.
A delegation led by Ashtar Ausaf Ali visited Iran on the invitation ofIranian AG Muhammad Jaffer Monatazeri two weeks ago to discuss variousissues, especially related to the judiciary of both countries.
The AGP was accompanied with Additional Attorney General Syed Nayyar Rizviand Deputy Attorney General Syed Nayyab Gardezi. The visit remainedsuccessful in various ways.
Both sides agreed to establish a working group for sharing information,exchange of prisoners, exchange of focal points from National Commission onHuman Rights, etc.
Foreign policy experts are giving much importance to Iranian messageregarding Da’esh’s presence in Afghanistan and the support provided to itby the US.
The Foreign Office is also repeatedly questioning the increase of Da’esh’spresence in Afghanistan. Russia, Tajikistan, etc., have already shownconcerns over alleged US’ backing to Da’esh.
Recently, Tajikistan’s ambassador in Pakistan, while addressing a newsconference on May 16, expressed concern over the increase in the influenceof Da’esh in Afghanistan, adding that its presence is big threat for thepeace of whole region.
The other significant outcome of the visit was that the delegation has beeninformed that the Iranian Supreme leader has directed the Iranian judiciaryto help the oppressed people of Kashmir against injustice meted out to them.
It is learnt that AGP Ashtar Ausaf also appreciated the stance taken by theSupreme leader on Kashmir.
Similarly, sources reveal that Iran also requested the extradition ofindividuals, who had committed crimes in Iran and escaped in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Iranian AG, while meeting with the delegation, mentioned thatfour Iranian border guards were killed when terrorists attacked them at thePakistan-Iran border.
He also told the delegation that Iran wants cooperation in intelligencesharing and tackling drugs trafficking from Pakistan.
The official sources reveal that the Iranian AG also expressed hope thatthe cooperation on terrorism would help Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan tocounter Da’esh in the region.
He also proposed the formulation of Working Group compromising people whoare experts in the field of law, intelligence and security to resolveissues pertaining to judiciary as both countries are lacking cooperation onfighting terrorism and narcotics.
Both the AGs agreed to establish a working group of prisoners anddrug-related offenses from the ministry of foreign affairs, Iranianintelligence agencies, AG office, and ministry of justice.
With regards to the human rights issue, the Iranian AG proposed to supporteach other at international forum and suggested to exchange 151 Iranianprisoners.
He stated that they are ready to nominate the members of working group.However, he expected a list of prisoners and convicted Iranian nationals inPakistan’s custody. He highlighted the issue of missing soldier SaeedBarani to which the AGP assured that he would discuss this issue withrelevant quarters and he would update to Ambassador of Pakistan in Tehran.
The delegation led by AGP Ashtar Ausaf Ali also met Minister for Justice ofIran Seyyed Ali Reza, who appreciated Pakistan’s judiciary‘s role forupholding the rule of law in the country.
The minister believes that the courts can play its role in securing humanrights and guaranteeing its implementation.
The AGP while meeting with counterpart recommended for establishing adirect email link so it would be easy for both states to peruse urgentmatter with the relevant ministers/ departments.
He also proposed that Pakistan and Iran to work together at internationalfora.
“There we can have one voice and once stance in international organisationsand we should play a leading role in these organizations,” he added.
It is also learnt that the AGP office has sent a complete report regardingthe outcome of visit to Prime Minister and relevant quarters.