Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Pakistan's Actions Undermine Stated Support for Iran
Pakistan says it supports Iran, especially with the current tensions with Israel, but they have shut down borders.
This is causing problems for people who travel across the border for work or trade.
Some people think Pakistan is pretending to support Iran to look good to other Muslim countries, but secretly they're worried about problems at home and keeping good relationships with other powerful countries.
There are even rumors about Pakistani nukes.
Some think Pakistan's actions show they care more about themselves than standing up for Muslims, especially considering the majority Sunni Pakistan shares a border with Shia-majority Iran.
Pakistan closed major border crossings with Iran amid rising tensions.
The closures halted pedestrian movement, impacting laborers and traders.
Pakistan's PM vowed solidarity with Iran but actions reveal a different approach.
Analysts cite concerns about Shia-Sunni dynamics and US sanctions.
Critics accuse Pakistan of prioritizing self-preservation over Muslim unity.
- Who
- Pakistan's government, including PM Shehbaz Sharif and Defense Minister Asif.
- What
- Pakistan closed borders with Iran despite public statements of solidarity.
- When
- Recent events during escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
- Where
- Pakistan-Iran border, and within Pakistan.
- Why
- Concerns about economic and security risks, and potential international repercussions.
Public Stance
Reality
Declared vs. Practiced Solidarity
Public Stance
Pakistan publicly supports Iran and condemns Israeli strikes.
Reality
Pakistan's actions reveal a different approach towards Iran.
Pakistan's Hypocrisy
Public Stance
Pakistan's PM vows complete solidarity with Iran.
Reality
Pakistan's PM is accused of double-speak, prioritizing self-preservation over Muslim solidarity.
- Border Closures
- Taftan, Gabd-Rimdan, Chedgi, Jirrak
- Impacted Groups
- Daily wage laborers, traders, families
- Pakistan's Stance
- Public solidarity with Iran; operational neutrality
- Concerns
- US sanctions, Saudi Arabia's influence, Shia-Sunni dynamics
- Border Length
- 900-kilometre (560-mile)
- Bilateral trade
- around $3 billion
Sources
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Pakistan shuts borders with Iran 'indefinitely'; hundreds evacuated as missile attacks in Israel-Iran conflict continue
Video clip of Iranian general claiming Pak plans nuclear strike on Israel ‘fabricated’: Dar
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