ISLAMABAD: An Iranian delegation is predicted to reach in Islamabad late on Thursday (Apr 9) forward of Pakistan-brokered talks with the USA, Iran’s envoy mentioned.
Pakistan has been getting ready for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast battle, with the White Home saying Vice President JD Vance would lead negotiations in Islamabad “this weekend”.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, mentioned in a submit on X that “regardless of scepticism because of repeated ceasefire violations by (the) Israeli regime” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed an Iranian delegation for “severe talks”.
“Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for severe 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 following couple of days.
Whereas no particular purpose was offered, 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 gasoline utilities.
“Important providers will stay operational,” the deputy commissioner’s workplace mentioned in an announcement posted on X on Wednesday, advising residents to “plan their actions accordingly”.
