Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said airlines have been instructed to allow visa-free boarding for individuals travelling to the country in connection with the US-Iran talks in Islamabad.<\/p>\n
Foreign delegations from Iran and the US are expected in Islamabad this weekend for talks aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, following a two-week Pakistan-brokered ceasefire.<\/p>\n
In a post shared on X, Dar shared an official directive and said, \u201cAirlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them visa on arrival\u201d.<\/p>\n
Dar extended his welcome to \u201call delegates, including journalists from participating nations, travelling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026\u201d.<\/p>\n
Interior minister reviews security arrangements
\nMeanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in a meeting, reviewed the security arrangements in place for the foreign dignitaries, the Ministry of Interior said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
\u201cHosting the US-Iran talks is an honour for Pakistan,\u201d the minister was quoted as saying. He directed the relevant authorities to take \u201call possible measures to extend hospitality\u201d and ensure the safety of the arriving delegations.<\/p>\n
\u201cA control room has been established with the interior ministry,\u201d Naqvi said. It was decided that the Red Zone will remain completely sealed, allowing entry only to relevant individuals.<\/p>\n
A day earlier, Naqvi, in a meeting with the US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, assured her of \u201cfoolproof\u201d security measures in place for the arriving dignitaries.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the talks, authorities have taken strict security measures across the twin cities, with more than 10,000 police and security personnel deployed.<\/p>\n
As per sources, the multi-tiered security arrangement would be supervised by the military, assi\u00adsted by the paramilitary forces, such as Rangers, and the Islam\u00adabad and Punjab police.<\/p>\n
The army and the Rangers would ensure the protection of the red zone and the high-security zone. The troops were deployed at important buildings in the red zone, with contingents of the Quick Response Force also stationed at different points. Troops were also deployed in the Margalla Hills.<\/p>\n
All entry points to the red zone, except for the Margalla Road, would remain closed. Only authorised officials and residents would be allowed through the Margalla Road.<\/p>\n
Besides, separate routes were selected for the movements of the visiting delegates from the airport to their place of stay. On the routes, the security and police personnel would protect both sides, and a \u2018blue book\u2019 protocol would be extended to the delegates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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