Pakistan is pressing ahead with its preparations for high-stakes 2nd round talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, expected to focus on sighn accord
Chairing a meeting to review security and administrative preparations for the talks in the federal capital, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed authorities to ensure foolproof security and exceptional hospitality for all visiting foreign guests.
The high-level meeting decided that the Red Zone will be completely sealed during the talks, with entry restricted only to authorised individuals.
A dedicated control room has already been established at the interior ministry to monitor and manage all arrangements.
The war in the Middle East began on February 28 when the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes that assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and struck Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, killing more than 2,000 people in five weeks.
In its response, Tehran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, along with strikes against Israel and US bases across the Gulf region.
The hostilities between the US and Iran ended on April 8 when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the two-week ceasefire.
