ISLAMABAD: An Iranian delegation is predicted to reach in Islamabad late on Thursday (Apr 9) forward of Pakistan-brokered talks with the US, Iran’s envoy stated.
Pakistan has been getting ready for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast warfare, with the White Home saying Vice President JD Vance would lead negotiations in Islamabad “this weekend”.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, stated in a submit on X that “regardless of scepticism on account of repeated ceasefire violations by (the) Israeli regime” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed an Iranian delegation for “critical talks”.
“Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for critical talks based mostly on 10 factors proposed by Iran,” Moghadam added.
The event got here as authorities within the Pakistani capital declared on Wednesday native holidays throughout Islamabad for the subsequent couple of days.
Whereas no particular purpose was supplied, holidays or restrictions are sometimes issued for safety causes forward of excessive?profile diplomatic occasions within the area.
Workplaces offering important providers will stay open throughout this era, together with police, hospitals and energy and fuel utilities.
“Important providers will stay operational,” the deputy commissioner’s workplace stated in an announcement posted on X on Wednesday, advising residents to “plan their actions accordingly”.
