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- • Deadliest day in Lebanon: Over 300 killed as Israel intensifies Beirut strikes.
- • Netanyahu denies Lebanon ceasefire, vows to keep striking Hezbollah targets.
- • Iran maintains Strait of Hormuz blockade, warns of “strong response” to attacks.
- • U.S. Vice President JD Vance to lead high-level peace talks in Islamabad.
- • Direct Israel-Lebanon negotiations expected next week in Washington.
Pakistan to issue visas on arrival ahead of talks
In a move showing just how massive the next few days will be, Pakistan has announced it will issue visas on arrival for everyone traveling for the U.S.-Iran talks. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that airlines have been asked to let delegates and journalists board without pre-arranged visas. It’s a clear signal that the world’s media is descending on Islamabad to catch every second of the Vance-led negotiations.
Pakistan welcomes all delegates including journalists from participating nations, traveling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without Visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them… pic.twitter.com/mvWJyv2P4s
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) April 10, 2026