In a bold diplomatic gesture, Pakistan has waived visa requirements for US and Iran delegates heading to Islamabad for pivotal ceasefire talks. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the facility on Friday, directing airlines to permit boarding without visas. On-ground immigration will handle visa issuance upon arrival.
Pakistan’s mediation has been instrumental in securing a two-week truce after more than a month of US-Iran hostilities tied to broader US-Israel dynamics. Senior delegations and media contingents from both sides are slated to land this weekend, aiming to solidify the ceasefire and explore de-escalation paths.
Dar’s X post laid out the protocol clearly: ‘Airlines are requested to board all such passengers without visa checks.’ He extended a warm welcome to participants of the Islamabad Dialogue 2026 series.
On the security front, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has left no stone unturned. During a strategy session, he ordered comprehensive guest hospitality and ironclad protection. A joint control room with the Interior Ministry is operational, enforcing strict no-entry zones.
Reports indicate massive deployments: 10,000-plus personnel from police, Rangers, and paramilitary forces, with army supervision. Naqvi’s briefing to US Ambassador Natalie Baker promised unbreachable security protocols.
This high-profile hosting underscores Pakistan’s strategic diplomacy. Success here could reshape Middle East tensions, positioning Islamabad as a key peacemaker on the world stage.
