An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday ahead of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States over the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The development comes as Pakistan prepares to host negotiations involving representatives from both countries.
According to the White House, U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the American delegation for discussions scheduled to take place in Islamabad this weekend.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, confirmed the visit in a post on the social media platform X.
He said that despite doubts over the durability of the current ceasefire, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had welcomed the Iranian delegation for “serious talks”.
Moghadam added that the delegation would engage in discussions based on a 10-point proposal put forward by Iran.
“Despite skepticism due to repeated ceasefire violations by the Israeli regime, the Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for serious talks based on 10 points proposed by Iran,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, authorities in Islamabad have declared local holidays across the capital for the next few days.
Officials did not specify the reason for the decision, but such measures are commonly taken for security purposes ahead of high-profile diplomatic engagements.
According to a statement from the deputy commissioner’s office shared on X, essential services will remain operational during the period.
These include police services, hospitals, and power and gas utilities.
Residents have also been advised to plan their activities accordingly while the diplomatic meetings take place.
