Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar have held a phone call to discuss recent regional developments, bilateral relations, and the situation in Afghanistan, according to Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the conversation, Araghchi highlighted the deep-rooted and friendly ties between the two neighboring Muslim countries and reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in various fields.

Expressing concern over escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Araghchi called for sustained dialogue between the two sides, supported by key regional actors, to help reduce differences. He reiterated Iran’s willingness to assist in mediation efforts aimed at fostering mutual understanding and promoting regional stability.

For his part, Dar briefed Araghchi on Islamabad’s recent talks with Kabul and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan and the wider region.

Both ministers agreed to continue close consultations and coordination on regional issues, particularly regarding developments in Afghanistan.

Panjshir’s Parande hydropower dam has been fully completed and is now approaching the operational phase, officials announced on Saturday.

The spokesperson for the governor of Panjshir, Saifuddin Laton, said that for the first time, the province will benefit from electricity generated from its own water resources.

Laton added that the project was designed and implemented by Ukrainian electrical engineers in collaboration with the company Inter Global Middle East, at a cost of $7.6 million.

The dam is expected to have a generation capacity of four megawatts.