Pakistan to grant visa on arrival for Islamabad Talks 2026 participants: Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday delegates, journalists and other representatives of nations coming to Islamabad to attend the 'Islamabad Talks 2026' will be issued visa on Arrival In a post on X, he said, "Pakistan welcomes all delegates including journalists from participating nations, traveling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them visa on Arrival." Pakistan welcomes all delegates including journalists from participating nations, traveling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without Visa. 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 consequential diplomatic engagements in recent history, as senior leaders from the US and Iran arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations following a devastating six-week war that has left thousands dead and pushed the global economy to the brink of recession. Just three days after a fragile and hard-won ceasefire, the talks, scheduled for Friday, aim to determine whether the tenuous truce can be transformed into a durable peace agreement. With tensions still simmering across the Middle East, the Islamabad dialogue is being closely watched by world capitals as a critical test of diplomacy over conflict. The American delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by President Donald Trump's key Middle East envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On the Iranian side, Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is expected to head the delegation, alongside Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials. The presence of such high-level figures underscores both the urgency and the gravity of the situation. Islamabad has effectively been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the talks. Key routes have been sealed, security personnel heavily deployed, and surveillance heightened to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries. Officials say the negotiations will take place at a secure, undisclosed location, away from the media spotlight.