U.S., Iranian leaders head to Islamabad for high-stakes talks after six weeks of deadly war
Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo: X/File
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said that delegates, journalists and other representatives of nations coming to Islamabad to attend the ‘Islamabad Talks 2026’ would be issued visas on arrival.
In an article on Pakistani immigration authorities will issue them a visa on arrival. »
Pakistan welcomes all delegates, including journalists from participating countries, traveling as part of the Islamabad 2026 talks. For this purpose, all airlines are requested to allow boarding of all such persons without visa. The immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them… pic.twitter.com/mvWJyv2P4s
-Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) April 10, 2026
Pakistan is set to host what could prove to be one of the most important diplomatic engagements in recent history, as top leaders from the United States and Iran arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations after a devastating six-week war that left thousands dead and pushed the global economy to the brink of recession.
Just three days after a fragile, hard-won ceasefire, the talks, scheduled for Friday, aim to determine whether the fragile truce can be transformed into a lasting peace deal. With tensions still simmering in the Middle East, the Islamabad dialogue is being closely watched by world capitals as a critical test of conflict diplomacy.
The US delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by President Donald Trump’s top Middle East envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On the Iranian side, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is expected to lead the delegation, alongside Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials.
The presence of such high-ranking figures underlines both the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
Islamabad was effectively put under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the talks. Major roads were closed, security personnel heavily deployed and surveillance increased to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries. Officials say the negotiations will take place in a secure, undisclosed location, away from the media spotlight.
