Iran, Pakistan Agree to Boost Border Security, Trade

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to increase border security and boost bilateral trade. The two countries, which share a long, porous border, signed five memorandums of understanding on Monday dealing with issues of cross-border militant activity, smuggling, drug trafficking and illegal immigration. Relations have sometimes suffered due to cross-border action by militant groups. Saifullah Chatta, the chief secretary of Pakistan’s Balochistan province bordering Iran,...

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