Pak-Iran border remains open: Govt rejects propaganda shutdown

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has strongly refuted recent social media claims suggesting a closure of the Pakistan-Iran border, calling part of a deliberate disinformation campaign spearheaded by anti-Pakistan elements linked to certain Afghan and Indian networks.

Response lines to false propaganda regarding Pak-Iran Border

• False claims of Pakistan-Iran border shutdown are part of a coordinated disinformation campaign; the border remains operational with routine movement continuing.
• Due to current security situation in Iran, the movement of goods has dropped. Similarly, Zairean movement from Pakistan to Iran is not taking place. Some Zairean and other visitors to Iran are returning to Pakistan. There is no abnormal activity at border.
• Islamabad remains committed to peaceful regional engagement; decisions are based on security assessments, not foreign pressure or sectarian narratives.
• Responsible reporting and verification are essential, amplifying falsehoods only serves hostile agendas and disrupts regional stability.