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This article is an attempt to illustrate the tale of historical, current and future course of bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan. It explores the geo-political and geo-strategic factors; transforming the nature, pattern and posture of Iran and Pakistan relations in different phases since 1947. Both countries, geographically adjacent culturally linked, religiously associated; have developed socio-economic ties; sometimes, enjoyed mutual intimacy. Further, both have adopted the policy of non-intervention, silence or behaved like a mere acquaintance to each other. In short, the paper will also delve various geo political determinants between Iran and Pakistan; while making a snooping exposure to various changes bilaterally; particularly in historical perspective. It will also expound thoughtful and thought provoking combination of analysis;
regarding current regional political transformation; particularly in context of Afghan Issue and new policy of US towards South Asia and Afghanistan. The paper will examine a way forward, for bilateral relations of Pakistan and Iran; to usher a new era of mutually strong, cordial and interest based relations in coming decades.