Under the direction of the SIFC and the caretaker/elected governments, Pakistan launched a crackdown on the smuggling of Iranian diesel. The goal is to move this trade into legal, taxable channels through the new border markets and official customs points.

In a show of solidarity and respect for the late President who had visited Pakistan only weeks prior, Pakistan declared a day of mourning and flew the national flag at half-mast. PM Shahbaz Sharif and other leaders attended the memorial services, emphasizing the personal and state-level bond.

Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet, wrote a significant portion of his philosophy and poetry in Persian. He is highly revered in Iran (as Iqbal-e-Lahori), and both nations use his legacy as a 'cultural bridge' to strengthen their contemporary relationship.

Agriculture forms the backbone of Pakistan's exports to Iran. Rice is the single largest item, and there is high demand for Pakistani textiles and seasonal fruits. In return, Pakistan primarily imports electricity, gas, and chemical products from Iran.

The term is used for Baloch insurgents who operate on both sides of the border. In the January 2024 conflict, Pakistan targeted these groups inside Iran, while Iran targeted similar groups inside Pakistan, highlighting a shared security challenge despite the temporary friction.

Following the 2024 missile exchanges, both nations agreed to strengthen the JBMC. The committee's goal is to improve intelligence sharing and coordinate security operations to prevent militant groups from using the rugged border terrain for attacks, ensuring that the border remains a source of stability.

Both Islamabad and Tehran have consistently used international forums like the UN and OIC to condemn the military actions in Gaza. They advocate for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, which serves as a significant point of convergence in their respective foreign policies.

The international border between Pakistan and Iran, often referred to as the 'Border of Peace and Friendship,' is approximately 909 kilometers long. It separates Pakistan's Balochistan province from Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province and has become a focus for increased security fencing and joint border markets in 2024-2025.

President Ebrahim Raisi undertook a high-profile state visit to Pakistan in April 2024. The visit was diplomatically significant as it signaled a formal end to the January tensions. During the visit, both countries signed multiple MoUs and pledged to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion over the next five years.

Following the Iranian strikes, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar' (Death to the Insurgents). The operation targeted hideouts of Baloch separatist groups (Sarmachars) in the Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran. This marked a rare direct military exchange between the two neighbors, though both sides subsequently moved to de-escalate.