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‘Time to turn a new leaf’: Pakistani envoy en route to Tehran as tensions simmer

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Ambassador Mudassir was called back on Jan 16 after Iran attacks.
Sources say Iran’s envoy to also return to resume charge today.
Both nations mutually agree on normalcy in ties after bitter episode.

Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu is en route to Tehran over a week after he returned to Pakistan, briefly halting diplomatic ties with the neighbouring country.

The envoy, on X — formerly Twitter, said he will return to the Islamic Republic to resume his duties. While his counterpart Reza Amiri Moghaddam will return to Pakistan today, sources told Geo News.

The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan left for Iran on January 16, the same day when Tehran launched a surprise attack in Balochistan claiming to target a militant outfit late at night.

The Pakistani envoy’s statement confirming his return, however, comes at a time when both countries are trying to bring their relations back to normalcy in the wake of a brief but aggressive episode of cross-border tensions.

Earlier this week, the two countries mutually agreed that their ambassadors would return to their respective posts by January 26, 2024.

In a joint statement issued on Monday, the Foreign Office said that at the invitation of Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian will undertake a visit to Pakistan on January 29.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Ambassador Mudassir said he is en route to return to the Iranian capital in “conformity with the sincere and good wishes of Pakistan’s leadership”.

“Ever more determined to work for a more robust, stronger & peace-loving [Pakistan],” added Tipu, who returned to Islamabad on January 17 following the attack by Iran.

Commenting on the significance of a peaceful relationship between Islamabad and Tehran, Ambassador Mudassir further stated that a strong Pakistan and Iran are “critical for region & to promote historic people to people ties”.

“Time to turn a new leaf,” he wrote in his post on X.

In conformity with the sincere & good wishes of Pakistan’s leadership, I am en route to Tehran.Ever more determined to work for a more robust,stronger & peace-loving 🇵🇰 . Strong 🇵🇰 & 🇮🇷 are critical for region & to promote historic people to people ties . Time to turn a new leaf.
— Ambassador Mudassir (@AmbMudassir) January 26, 2024

In response to Iran’s attack, termed “unprovoked” by the Foreign Office, the Pakistani military targeted terrorist hideouts inside the Iranian border a day and a half later on January 18.

Pakistan’s retaliation killed several terrorists during the intelligence-based operation — codenamed “Marg Bar Sarmachar” by the military.

Iran’s attack, on the other hand, left two children dead and injured three girls, stating that it violated the country’s sovereignty.

Pakistan, on January 17, also withdrew its ambassador from Iran and announced that it would not allow the Iranian envoy visiting his home country at that time to return to protest at a “blatant breach” of its sovereignty after Tehran said it launched missile attacks on militant bases in southwestern Pakistan.

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CM Maryam resolved to avert tragedies like May 9.

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On Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz resolved to prevent similar events like May 9.

On the occasion of the May 9 anniversary, CM Maryam stated, “The May 9 mayhem is the blackest chapter in the country’s history.” Even the opponents cannot replicate what those seeking power did on May 9.”

CM Maryam insisted: “Those who attempted to weaken the country have been exposed. They [the May 9 perpetrators] do not deserve to be forgiven for causing harm to the country for political purposes.”

“Those who have maligned the martyrs are not aware of their [martyrs] status,” she explained.

The nation will not forgive the perpetrators of the May 9 attacks. Shehbaz Sharif —

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared earlier today that the nation will not forgive anyone responsible for the May 9 vandalism.

According to the information, the premier presided over a special meeting of the federal cabinet. The Prime Minister brought up the May 9 disturbances on this occasion. “Despite the passing of one year, the people of the country have not forgotten their culprits,” he added.

PM Shehbaz stated, “May 9th is not only the saddest day in the country’s history. However, it is also a day of philosophical disputes.”

Asif said, “On one side are the heroic sons, their families, and the patriotic masses. On the other side, there are people who have nothing to do with the national interest.”

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The nation will not forgive the culprits of May 9: Shehbaz Sharif

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned on Thursday that the nation will not forgive anyone responsible for the May 9 vandalism.

PM Shehbaz stated, “May 9th is not only the saddest day in the country’s history. However, it is also a day of philosophical disputes.”

Asif said, “On one side are the heroic sons, their families, and the patriotic masses. On the other side, there are people who have nothing to do with the national interest.”

Aleem Khan, all praise for martyrs on May 9-

On the first anniversary of the May 9 vandalism, federal Minister for Privatization Aleem Khan paid tribute to the country’s martyrs.

Aleem Khan stated, “I have a lot of respect for the Pakistan Army. The country exists because of its strong and powerful army.”

The president of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) praised the country’s martyrs’ sacrifices.

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An NA speaker describes May 9 as the darkest day in the country’s history.

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On Thursday, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq declared that May 9 will be regarded as the darkest day in the country’s history.

Sadiq condemned the events that occurred on May 9, last year, saying: “The enraged group had attacked military installations.”

He stated: “The attack was an attempt to weaken the institutions and challenge the writ of the state.”

He further stated: “The violent activities under the guise of the protest cannot be tolerated.”

“Any attempt to weaken the country is unacceptable. Sadiq claimed that one party and one individual had destroyed the country in order to achieve their wicked goals.

Sadiq argued that: “Any matter can be resolved by sitting in the parliament and holding talks.”

He continued: “There is a need to make joint efforts to bid farewell to the politics of division and hatred.”

“Anarchy, imbroglio are the biggest obstacles to the development of the country,” he continued.

He stated that “It is deplorable to launch a maligning campaign against the state institutions.”

“The May 9 culprits will have to be answerable according to the law,” according to him.

Sadiq urged all political parties to promote democratic principles.