Pakistani media gives wide coverage to Zardari's Iran visit

Islamabad, July 18, IRNA – All Pakistani newspapers on Sunday gave wide coverage to Iran visit of President Asif Ali Zardari and his meeting with Iranian leaders.

All newspapers published pictures of President Zardari’s meeting with Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Many papers, both in English and Urdu languages, published lead stories about the visit.

“Gas pipeline to reach border next year: Iran”, leading Dawn newspaper reported in the lead story.

The Nation headline said, 'Pak-Iran currency swap proposed.'

Daily Times reported on front page “Pakistan, Iran resolved to boost economic relations.”

The Frontier Post: Zardari proposes Pakistan-Iran currency swap

The News International’s headline says, “Zardari proposes Islamabad-Tehran currency swap accord‎.”

Pakistan observer’s lead story says,” Pak, Iran to fight extremism, militancy”

Leading Urdu daily Jang reported on front page “Pakistan, Iran must sign currency swap agreement to curb smuggling”

Another major Urdu Express newspaper said in leading story “Pakistan, Iran agree on regional approach to counter extremism”

The Peshawar-based English daily The Statesman reports “Pakistan, Iran presidents agree to adopt regional approach to address growing challenge of extremism, militancy”

Main newspaper Nawa-i-Waqt reported “Iranian, Pakistani Presidents vow to fight terrorism”

Regional newspapers also published lead stories about President Zardar’s visit.

All private TV channels aired exclusive reports on the visit./end