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    <article-title xml:lang="en">Geo-strategic and Political Importance of Pakistan and Iran: An Analysis of Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif ERA (2024-2026)</article-title>
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      <institution>BS Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad</institution>
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  <corresp id="cor1">Corresponding Author: Haram Ali, BS Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.</corresp>
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    <p>The study examines relations between Pakistan and Iran. This research analyzes the political, economic, security, and diplomatic dimensions between the two countries. The period began with the tension of the border when both countries conducted air strikes on the border, and meetings has arranged between the Iranian president and Pakistan, and they emphasized trade and in Energy sector, and on regional connectivity. Both countries expanded bilateral relations, enhanced security cooperation, while Pakistan mediated with the US, reflecting strengthened ties, regional geostrategic importance linking the Middle East and South Asia, despite shared challenges. Iran faced U.S sanctions and it effect on the Pakistan energy projects, and both countries faced border strikes and it also effect on Pak -Iran Relation The study concludes that the Shahbaz Shrif government adopts a neutral foreign policy because Pakistan protects its natural interests, and although some challenges are also unsolved, like gas line projects.</p>
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    <p>The study examines relations between Pakistan and Iran. This research analyzes the political, economic, security, and diplomatic dimensions between the two countries. The period began with the tension of the border when both countries conducted air strikes on the border, and meetings has arranged between the Iranian president and Pakistan, and they emphasized trade and in Energy sector, and on regional connectivity. Both countries expanded bilateral relations, enhanced security cooperation, while Pakistan mediated with the US, reflecting strengthened ties, regional geostrategic importance linking the Middle East and South Asia, despite shared challenges. Iran faced U.S sanctions and it effect on the Pakistan energy projects, and both countries faced border strikes and it also effect on Pak -Iran Relation The study concludes that the Shahbaz Shrif government adopts a neutral foreign policy because Pakistan protects its natural interests, and although some challenges are also unsolved, like gas line projects.</p>
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<p>The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.</p>
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