Dar holds important meeting ahead of expected arrival of Iranian delegation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Friday with senior foreign ministry officials to review regional and global developments ahead of the expected arrival of Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and other senior officials, according to a statement from the Foreign Office.

Dar emphasised the importance of dialogue in addressing regional challenges and directed officials to maintain proactive engagement on priority diplomatic issues, the statement said.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a meeting with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch @AmnaBaloch4 and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to review evolving regional and global dynamics.

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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 24, 2026

Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad late on Friday with a small delegation, government sources said, as diplomatic efforts continue over potential U.S.-Iran engagement talks.

According to the sources, Pakistan’s mediation team is expected to hold discussions aimed at facilitating a possible second round of “peace talks” between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.

The sources said the outcome of ongoing contacts could lead to another round of negotiations in the Pakistani capital, though no formal confirmation has been issued by any of the parties involved.

Separately, a U.S. logistics and security team is already present in Islamabad in connection with the anticipated talks, the sources added.

There has been no official confirmation from Washington, Tehran or Islamabad regarding the timing or agenda of any proposed meetings.

Earlier, Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with Dar and Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to Iranian state media, which said discussions focused on regional developments, ceasefire arrangements and diplomatic efforts involving Iran and the United States.

Previous rounds of Iran-U.S. contacts, held with Pakistan’s facilitation, ended without agreement despite mediation efforts.

The developments come as regional tensions remain elevated, with diplomatic channels active through indirect engagement, officials familiar with the matter said.