ISLAMABAD: United States Vice President JD Vance along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, where he was received by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
جے ڈی وینس پاکستان پہنچ گئے، نائب وزیراعظم اسحاق ڈار، فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر، محسن نقوی سمیت دیگر نے نور خان ائیربیس پر استقبال کیا #Pakistán pic.twitter.com/YgWUrgnEJU
— Usman Khan (@IUsmanKhan786) April 11, 2026
In a display of protocol and security, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets escorted the US planes as they entered Pakistani airspace, underscoring the significance of the visit.
PAF fighter jets seen escorting the Airforce 2 carrying US Vice President JD Vance over the skies of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
We welcome our Guests in the name of peace. #IslamabadTalks pic.twitter.com/u9BkfuDtr2
— Mohsin Ali (@Mohsin_o2) April 11, 2026
The high-level welcome at Nur Khan Airbase reflected the gravity of the moment, as Pakistan hosts what observers are calling historic peace talks aimed at easing regional tensions.
امریکی وفد نور خان ایئر بیس سے سخت سیکیورٹی میں اسلام آباد روانہ، قافلے میں درجنوں گاڑیاں شامل pic.twitter.com/mUq0iefUXA
— Hussain Ahmed Ch (@HussainAhmedCh8) April 11, 2026
The historic diplomatic activity in Islamabad, it may be added here, began earlier in the day, when an Iranian delegation touched down during the pre-dawn hours. Their early arrival signaled Tehran’s eagerness to engage in the process and highlighted the urgency surrounding the negotiations.
Officials confirmed that the delegation immediately entered preparatory consultations, setting the stage for what is expected to be a multi-day round of discussions involving key stakeholders from across the region.
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Observers say the world’s attention is firmly fixed on Islamabad, with analysts describing the talks as a rare convergence of rival powers under one roof. International observers have expressed cautious optimism, noting that the presence of both Washington and Tehran at the same table offers a unique opportunity to break longstanding deadlocks.
For Pakistan, they day, the role of host carries immense responsibility, as the country positions itself at the center of a diplomatic effort many hope will pave the way for lasting peace.
