Islamabad emerged as a key diplomatic hub as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived for crucial consultations amid a fragile ceasefire with the United States. With US envoys also landing in Pakistan, the developments signal renewed but uncertain efforts to revive negotiations. PICS/AFP
Updated On: 2026-04-25 03:55 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Security is tightened across Islamabad’s Red Zone as Pakistani forces prepare for the arrival of international envoys ahead of sensitive US–Iran talks
Army personnel maintain a strict vigil on closed roads in the capital, reflecting the high stakes surrounding the diplomatic engagements
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warmly receives Araghchi at Nur Khan Air Base, underscoring Islamabad’s central role in facilitating dialogue
Araghchi meets Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir, highlighting the military’s involvement in ensuring security and stability during the talks
Top officials from Iran and Pakistan engage in early discussions upon arrival, focusing on regional developments and ongoing tensions
Meanwhile, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner sent by President Donald Trump are also set to land in Islamabad to push forward a new round of negotiations amid uncertainty, the White House highlighted
Despite diplomatic movement, reports suggest direct talks between US and Iranian representatives may remain unlikely at this stage
