Iranian president arrives in Karachi today

Karachi: After visiting Islamabad and Lahore, Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Karachi on Tuesday.

The Iranian president will meet the Sindh government’s top leaders and representatives of the business community. He will also pay respect to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah—the father of the nation—at this mausoleum.

 Both Sindh and Punjab governments declared local holidays to ease public inconvenience during his visit. Stringent security measures, including air surveillance and temporary internet suspension, were implemented throughout.

President Raisi's official visit began in Islamabad on Monday, marking the first such visit since the February 8 general election.

In Lahore, he was warmly received by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, engaging in meetings with CM Maryam and Governor Baligh Ur Rehman. A luncheon was hosted in honor of the delegation.

Expressing admiration for Allama Iqbal's poetry, President Raisi emphasized Iran's solidarity with Pakistan on the Palestine issue and pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation, especially in energy. He paid homage to Allama Iqbal at his mausoleum, laying a floral wreath and expressing admiration in the visitors' book.

In Lahore's historic Government College University (GCU), President Raisi highlighted the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Iran, stressing the importance of arts, sciences, and technology for national progress during his address to students and faculty.