Iran–Pakistan border
Iran–Pakistan border | |
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Characteristics | |
Entities | Iran Pakistan |
Length | 909 kilometres (565 mi) |
History | |
Established | 1905 (current state) (British Empire and Qajar Iran) |
Notes | See Iran–United Kingdom relations for historical demarcation details |
The Iran–Pakistan border (
Description
The border begins at the tripoint with Afghanistan at the Kuh-i-Malik Salih mountain, then follows a straight line going southeast, then a series of mountain ridges, seasonal streams, and the Tahlab River southwest to the vicinity of Hamun-e Mashkel lake. The boundary then veers sharply southwards via a series of straight lines, then east along some mountains to the Mashkil River, which it follows southwards, before reaching the Nahang River which it follows westwards. It leaves the Nahang and then goes overland via various mountain ridges and straight-line segments southwards to Gwadar Bay in the Gulf of Oman.
History
The modern boundary cuts through the region known as
In 1947, the British departed, and Pakistan gained independence from British India. Iran and Pakistan confirmed their mutual border by treaty in 1958–59, fully mapping the border area and demarcating it on the ground with pillars.
In June 2023, there was a terrorist attack at the Iran-Pakistan border. Some Pakistan border patrol officers were killed.[3] A few days before that, there was another terrorist attack at the border and 5 Iranian border patrol officers were killed.[4]
Border barriers
Iranian fencing project (2011)
The 3 ft (91.4 cm) thick and 10 ft (3.05 m) high
History and stated purpose
The wall is being constructed to stop illegal border crossings
Reactions to the barrier
The
Pakistani fencing project (2019)
In 2019, Pakistan announced its intention to fence its border with Iran. In May 2019, Pakistan allocated $18.6 million to fund the border fencing project.[14] In September 2021, Pakistan approved an additional $58.5 million for border fencing.[15] As of mid-2021, Pakistan had completed 46% of the border fencing and aimed to finish the project by December 2021.[16] As of January 2022, Pakistan had fenced 80% of the border. The Interior Ministry confirmed plans to fence the remaining border sections.[17]
Border crossings and markets
On the Pakistani side, the
Pakistan and Iran share four official border crossings. Taftan and Gabd serve both pedestrians and trade, while Mand and Chadgi are exclusively for trade. Since Iran drives on the right, and Pakistan on the left, the border crossings require road traffic to change sides.
Additionally, both countries have agreed to establish six joint-border markets to enhance trade. Initially, three markets will open at the border points of Kuhak-Chadgi, Rimdan-Gabd, and Pishin-Mand areas. The remaining three markets will be established in the second phase. Currently, the first three border markets out of six have been constructed and are operational at Gabd, Mand, and Chadgi.[18][19][20]
Road
# | Crossing | Counterpart | Road | Province | Opened | Purpose | Status |
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1 | Taftan | Mirjaveh | N-40 - Road 84 | Balochistan-Sistan Balochistan | Miscellaneous | Operational | |
2 | Gabd (Gwadar) | Chabahar (Rimdan) | N-10 - Bahukalat Protected Area Road
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20.12.2020 | Miscellaneous | Operational | |
3 | Mand
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Pishin | Turbat - Road 92 | 21.04.2021 | Trade | Operational | |
4 | Chadgi | Kuhak | Pishin-Kurumb road | Trade | Operational |
Rail
- line between Quetta and Zahedan
Settlements near the border
Iran
Pakistan
- Sohtagan
- Qila Ladgasht
- Washap
- Sar-i Parom
- Girbum
- Sohrag
- Abdui
- Taftan
- Sirag
- Kurumb
- Jiwani
See also
References
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- ^ "Iran Chamber Society: Facts and Figures". Iran Chamber.
- ^ "Pakistan's military says 2 soldiers killed in militant attack near border with Iran". AP News. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ^ "State TV says armed group kills 5 Iranian border guards in clash near Pakistani border". AP News. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ^ "Iran erecting wall along the border with Pakistan". Zee News. March 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ Dahl, Fredrik (May 13, 2007). "INTERVIEW-"Iranian wall" seen hindering drug smugglers-UN". Reuters. Archived from the original on July 6, 2008. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Pakistan and Iran blame Afghanistan for unrest". Daily Times. May 19, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ Subramanian, Nirupama (March 3, 2007). "Iran fences border with Pakistan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on March 12, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Transcript of Press briefing of Foreign Spokesperson on 28 May 2007". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 19 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-08.
If Iran is building a fence on its side of the border, I do not have any comments on that. Pakistan has no reservation because Iran is constructing the fence on its territory. The designated entry points would be available for entry of goods and people. The Iranians convey to us that they are equally keen to promote trade and facilitate legitimate movement of people.
- ^ "Pakistan defends Iran right to erect border fencing". Islamic Republic News Agency. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Governor Balochistan should be replaced by local Baloch: Gatchkol Ali". Pakistan News Service. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 1 July 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ Kasi, Amanullah (7 May 2007). "Debate on Iran border wall disallowed". Dawn. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ "'Anti-Baloch' wall on Pak-Iran border opposed". The News International. 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Pakistan approves $18.6 million to fence border with Iran". Arab News. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ^ "At a pre-ECC meeting, the Ministry of Finance agreed to provide Rs10bn for border fencing". Dawn. 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan army says border fencing with Iran to be completed by end of 2021". IRNA. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
- ^ "2680kms fencing along Pak-Afghan border completed, Sh Rashid tells Senate". nation.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21.
- ^ Baloch, Behram (2023-04-09). "Business market at Pak-Iran border". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "Top leaders of Pakistan, Iran inaugurate border market in their first meeting in 10 years". AP News. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "Pakistan establishing border markets to increase trade with Iran". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
Further reading
- Iran to wall off Baluchistan border, Al Jazeera
- ’بلوچوں کوتقسیم کیاجا رہا ہے‘, BBC (in Urdu)
- Iran raising wall along border with Pakistan