Iraq

Baghdad paid $50 billion in war reparations over last 3 decades for invading oil-rich country under Saddam Hussein

NCOC also advises pilgrims returning from Iraq to cooperate with administration and act like responsible citizens

For years on end, Iraq has been a play-yard for both regional and international actors vying for power

Foreign pilgrims would be allowed to arrive only by air, says official

Three Iraqi soldiers killed in a separate attack in Mosul

US was so sure of its victory in the war on terror waged it paid little heed to any guidance or reference from history

Officials say the meeting will also discuss the war in Yemen, Lebanon's collapse and a regional water crisis

Urges Pakistan and India to resolve IIOJK issue through negotiations

Statement also expected to detail a number of non-military agreements related to health, energy and other matters

The visit will highlight strategic partnership between the two countries and advance bilateral cooperation