Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with US Ambassador Netaly Baker, where both sides discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and welcomed the ceasefire.
The meeting also focused on preparations for upcoming high-level talks scheduled in Islamabad, with detailed discussions on arrangements and coordination.
Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and other international figures, will attend as special guests. He added that a comprehensive plan has been finalised to ensure foolproof security for all foreign delegates.
The US ambassador praised Pakistan’s sincere efforts in supporting diplomatic initiatives and facilitating dialogue.
‘US will take part in peace talks in Islamabad,’ White House confirms
The United States of America (US) will take part in the peace talks with Iran that are set to be held in Islamabad, the federal capital of Pakistan, on Friday, April 11, after it brokered the ceasefire agreement between the two countries today.
The US team will be led by Vice President (VP) JD Vance and include Witkoff and Kushner, according to the details.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Vice President JD Vance has played a key role in the talks.
She added that he will lead the next phase of negotiations in Islamabad later this week as well.
She also noted ongoing high-level engagement with China, highlighting President Donald Trump’s working relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US-Iran peace talks on April 11
Prior to this, the president of the US, Donald Trump, told The Post today that he expects the peace talks with Iran to take place very soon in Pakistan after the ceasefire deal took place on Tuesday.
The US President had further added that JD Vance may not attend the talks due to security concerns. However, now it has been confirmed by the White House that he will be there.
“We’ll have Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, JD… maybe JD, I don’t know. There’s a question of safety, security,” Trump said in a phone interview, The NewYork Post reported.
Trump further added that in person talks will take place “very soon, actually, it’s going to take place very soon.”
The president on Tuesday accepted Iran’s 10-point counter-proposal on ending the conflict as a tentative framework to build a permanent deal, though some of the demands seem very unlikely to be finalised, the report adds.
Islamabad talks
On Friday, April 10, Pakistan is set to hold the Islamabad peace talks between the US and Iran.
A large number of representatives and journalists affiliated with international news media want to come to Pakistan to cover the peace talks, causing an increase in demand for Pakistani visas.
In view of the upcoming talks, security in Islamabad has been tightened as well.
A two-day local holiday has been declared in the federal capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, on Thursday, April 9 and 10, 2026.
In addition to this, traffic diversions will also be placed for security reasons in Islamabad.
Islamabad traffic plan
The Islamabad Traffic Police announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan and alternative routes in connection with the arrival of foreign delegations during the United States–Iran ceasefire negotiations scheduled for April 9 to 10.
According to officials, traffic diversions will be implemented at different times across the federal capital to ensure security and smooth movement of diplomatic convoys.
Citizens travelling from Peshawar to Rawalpindi via GT Road have been advised to use Faisal Mor, Chakri, Chak Beli, and Rawat Road as alternate routes. Meanwhile, commuters travelling from Lahore towards Peshawar should use Rawat, Chak Beli, Chakri, and the Taxila Motorway.
Motorists travelling from G-5, F-6, and G-6 via Margalla Road towards Rawalpindi are directed to use 9th Avenue. Traffic moving from Faisal Avenue towards Zero Point will also be diverted to 9th Avenue.
Residents travelling from Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi have been advised to use Korang Road, Bani Gala, Lehtrar Road, and GT Road. Similarly, commuters entering Islamabad from Rawalpindi should use 9th Avenue via Saddar Road.
Authorities further announced that the Expressway from Zero Point through Faisal Avenue to Koral Chowk will remain closed for traffic during the specified period. Drivers coming from Colonel Sher Khan Road towards Faisal Avenue should use Stadium Road via the 9th Avenue signal.
