Map showing the international borders of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan leading to a trijunctionMap showing the southern end of the Iran–Pakistan border ending at the Gulf of Oman
The border begins at the tripoint with Afghanistan at the Kuh-i-Malik Salih mountain, then follows a straight line going south-east, then a series of mountain ridges, seasonal streams and the Tahlab river south-west 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 mountains ridges and straight line segments southwards to Gwadar Bay in the Gulf of Oman.
HistoryEdit
The modern boundary cuts through the region known as Balochistan, an area long contested between various empires centred in Persia (Iran), Afghanistan and Pakistan. From the 18th century onwards the British gradually took control of most of India, including what is now Pakistan, bringing it into close proximity with lands traditionally claimed by Persia. In 1871 the British (representing the Khan of Kalat) and the Persians agreed to define their mutual frontier; a boundary commission surveyed the area the following year but did not mark the border on the ground. Some minor alignment issues stemming from this were tidied up via another joint treaty in 1905.
In 1947, the British departed, and Pakistan gained independence from British India. Iran and Pakistan confirmed their mutual border by treating 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]
The 3 ft (91.4 cm) thick and 10 ft (3.05 m) high concrete wall, fortified with steel rods, will span the 700 km frontier stretching from Taftan to Mand. The project will include large earth and stone embankments and deep ditches to deter illegal trade crossings and drug smuggling to both side. The border region is already dotted with police observation towers and fortress-style garrisons for troops. Iran and Pakistan do not have border disputes or other irredentist claims and Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has stated, "Pakistan has no reservation because Iran is constructing the fence on its territory"
History and stated purposeEdit
The wall is being constructed to stop illegal border crossings[5] and stem the flow of drugs,[6] and is also a response to terror attacks, notably the one in the Iranian border town of Zahedan on February 17, 2007, which killed 13 people, including nine Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials.[7] However Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam denied any link between the fence and the bomb blast, saying that Iran was not blaming these incidents on Pakistan.[8]
Reactions to the barrierEdit
The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has said that Iran has the right to erect border fencing in its territory.[9][10] However, opposition to the construction of the wall was raised in the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. It maintained that the wall would create problems for the Baloch people whose lands straddle the border region. The community would become further divided politically and socially, with their trade and social activities being seriously impeded.[11]Leader of the Opposition Kachkol Ali said the governments of the two countries had not taken the Baloch into their confidence on this matter,[12] demanded that the construction of the wall be stopped immediately, and appealed to the international community to help the Baloch people.[13]
Pakistani fencing project (2019)Edit
In 2019, Pakistan announced to fence its border with Iran.
In May 2019, Pakistan approved $18.6 Million funds to fence border with Iran.[14]
In September 2021, Pakistan approved $58.5 Million additional funds for border fencing.[15]
As of mid-2021, Pakistan has fenced 46% of border and is expected to be fully fenced by December 2021.[16]
As of January 2022, Pakistan has fenced 80% of border. Interior Ministry stated that remaining border will also be fenced.[17]
On the Pakistani side, the Frontier Corps are responsible for looking after the border security and Immigration. On the Iranian side, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards are responsible for the border security.
Pakistan-Iran shares four official border crossings. The two official border crossings Taftan and Gabd can be used for the pedestrian as well as for the trade. While Mand and Chadgi are only reserved for the trade.
Moreover, Iran and Pakistan have decided to construct six joint-border markets to boost trade. In the first phase, three markets will be opened in the border points of Kuhak-Chadgi, Rimdan-Gabd and Pishin-Mand areas. In the second phase, border markets will be set up at three other border points.
The first three border markets out of six have already been constructed and operationalized at Gabd, Mand and Chadgi.[18][19][20]
^"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". The Hindu. March 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
^Dahl, Fredrik (May 13, 2007). . 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). . The Hindu. Archived from the original on March 12, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
^. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. May 28, 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.
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The Iran Pakistan border Persian مرز ایران و پاکستان Urdu ایران پاکستان سرحد is the international boundary that separates Iran and Pakistan It demarcates the Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan from the Pakistani province of Balochistan and is 909 kilometres 565 miles in length 1 2 Iran Pakistan borderMap showing the international boundary between Iran and Pakistan in redCharacteristicsEntities Iran PakistanLength909 kilometres 565 mi HistoryEstablished1905 current state British Empire and Qajar Iran NotesSee Iran United Kingdom relations for historical demarcation details Contents 1 Description 2 History 3 Border barriers 3 1 Iranian fencing project 2011 3 2 History and stated purpose 3 3 Reactions to the barrier 3 4 Pakistani fencing project 2019 4 Border crossings and markets 4 1 Road 4 2 Rail 5 Settlements near the border 5 1 Iran 5 2 Pakistan 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksDescription Edit nbsp Map showing the international borders of Iran Pakistan and Afghanistan leading to a trijunction nbsp Map showing the southern end of the Iran Pakistan border ending at the Gulf of OmanThe border begins at the tripoint with Afghanistan at the Kuh i Malik Salih mountain then follows a straight line going south east then a series of mountain ridges seasonal streams and the Tahlab river south west 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 mountains ridges and straight line segments southwards to Gwadar Bay in the Gulf of Oman History EditThe modern boundary cuts through the region known as Balochistan an area long contested between various empires centred in Persia Iran Afghanistan and Pakistan From the 18th century onwards the British gradually took control of most of India including what is now Pakistan bringing it into close proximity with lands traditionally claimed by Persia In 1871 the British representing the Khan of Kalat and the Persians agreed to define their mutual frontier a boundary commission surveyed the area the following year but did not mark the border on the ground Some minor alignment issues stemming from this were tidied up via another joint treaty in 1905 In 1947 the British departed and Pakistan gained independence from British India Iran and Pakistan confirmed their mutual border by treating 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 EditMain article Iran Pakistan border barrier Iranian fencing project 2011 Edit nbsp Brief map of the Iran Pakistan borderThe 3 ft 91 4 cm thick and 10 ft 3 05 m high concrete wall fortified with steel rods will span the 700 km frontier stretching from Taftan to Mand The project will include large earth and stone embankments and deep ditches to deter illegal trade crossings and drug smuggling to both side The border region is already dotted with police observation towers and fortress style garrisons for troops Iran and Pakistan do not have border disputes or other irredentist claims and Pakistan s Foreign Ministry has stated Pakistan has no reservation because Iran is constructing the fence on its territory History and stated purpose Edit The wall is being constructed to stop illegal border crossings 5 and stem the flow of drugs 6 and is also a response to terror attacks notably the one in the Iranian border town of Zahedan on February 17 2007 which killed 13 people including nine Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials 7 However Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam denied any link between the fence and the bomb blast saying that Iran was not blaming these incidents on Pakistan 8 Reactions to the barrier Edit The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has said that Iran has the right to erect border fencing in its territory 9 10 However opposition to the construction of the wall was raised in the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan It maintained that the wall would create problems for the Baloch people whose lands straddle the border region The community would become further divided politically and socially with their trade and social activities being seriously impeded 11 Leader of the Opposition Kachkol Ali said the governments of the two countries had not taken the Baloch into their confidence on this matter 12 demanded that the construction of the wall be stopped immediately and appealed to the international community to help the Baloch people 13 Pakistani fencing project 2019 Edit In 2019 Pakistan announced to fence its border with Iran In May 2019 Pakistan approved 18 6 Million funds to fence border with Iran 14 In September 2021 Pakistan approved 58 5 Million additional funds for border fencing 15 As of mid 2021 Pakistan has fenced 46 of border and is expected to be fully fenced by December 2021 16 As of January 2022 Pakistan has fenced 80 of border Interior Ministry stated that remaining border will also be fenced 17 Border crossings and markets EditMain article List of Iran Pakistan border crossings On the Pakistani side the Frontier Corps are responsible for looking after the border security and Immigration On the Iranian side the Iranian Revolutionary Guards are responsible for the border security Pakistan Iran shares four official border crossings The two official border crossings Taftan and Gabd can be used for the pedestrian as well as for the trade While Mand and Chadgi are only reserved for the trade Moreover Iran and Pakistan have decided to construct six joint border markets to boost trade In the first phase three markets will be opened in the border points of Kuhak Chadgi Rimdan Gabd and Pishin Mand areas In the second phase border markets will be set up at three other border points The first three border markets out of six have already been constructed and operationalized at Gabd Mand and Chadgi 18 19 20 nbsp Fence along the border near the Iranian city of Zahedan in 2006Road Edit Border crossings markets Crossing Counterpart Road Province Opened Purpose Status1 Taftan Mirjaveh N 40 Road 84 Balochistan Sistan Balochistan Miscellaneous Operational2 Gabd Gwadar Chabahar Rimdan N 10 Bahukalat Protected Area Road 20 12 2020 Miscellaneous Operational3 Mand Pishin Turbat Road 92 21 04 2021 Trade Operational4 Chadgi Kuhak Pishin Kurumb road Trade OperationalRail Edit Taftan Mirjaveh on the line between Quetta and ZahedanSettlements near the border EditIran Edit Lar Marud Zahedan Kacheh Rud Mirjaveh Ladiz Narreh Now Jaleq Kalleh Fahreh Murt Esfandak Kavari Pishin Kushak Pakistan Edit Sohtagan Qila Ladgasht Washap Sar i Parom Girbum Sohrag Abdui Taftan Sirag Kurumb JiwaniSee also Edit nbsp Iran portal nbsp Pakistan portalIran Pakistan relationsReferences Edit Geography The borders of Pakistan 17 October 2009 Iran Chamber Society Facts and Figures 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 The Hindu 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 May 28 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 May 28 2007 Archived from the original on October 1 2007 Retrieved 2007 06 11 Governor Balochistan should be replaced by local Baloch Gatchkol Ali Pakistan News Service May 28 2007 Archived from the original on July 1 2007 Retrieved 2007 06 11 Kasi Amanullah May 7 2007 Debate on Iran border wall disallowed Dawn Archived from the original on 2007 09 27 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 External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Iran Pakistan border Iran to wall off Baluchistan border Al Jazeera بلوچوں کوتقسیم کیاجا رہا ہے BBC in Urdu Iran raising wall along border with Pakistan Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Iran Pakistan border amp oldid 1179524753, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
