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According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran's response to the U.S. proposal to end the war has been conveyed through Pakistan.

According to the official announcement from the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), all virtual asset services are included under PVARA's regulatory scope and must obtain prior authorization before commencing operations or making public announcements.PVARA welcomes responsible innovation and encourages relevant parties to engage in communication as early as possible. Innovation can be conducted through compliance pathways such as regulatory sandboxes, No-Action Relief Letters, and No Objection Certificates (NOC).

The National Bank of Pakistan has officially lifted its ban on virtual assets that has been in place since 2018, allowing banks to open independent interest-free rupee accounts for virtual asset service providers (VASP) licensed by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), and banks must conduct due diligence on the relevant institutions.

U.S. President Trump told the New York Post that negotiations regarding Iran "may take place in Pakistan within the next two days," and we are more "inclined" to hold the negotiations on the Iran issue in Pakistan.

According to a report by Xinhua cited by Jinshi, after the negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded, there are no longer any U.S. representatives remaining in Pakistan. U.S. President Trump's envoy Wittekov, Trump's son-in-law Kushner, and the U.S. technical team have all left the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. U.S. Vice President Vance arrived at Ramstein Air Base in Germany before 7 a.m. Eastern Time on the 12th.According to previous reports from Pakistani media, Vance left Pakistan on the 12th local time.

According to a report from Jinshi citing CCTV News, on the 11th local time, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated on social media that the high-level Iranian delegation heading to Pakistan will fully uphold Iran's national interests and will negotiate with a courageous attitude.He emphasized that regardless of the negotiation results, the Iranian government's work in serving the people will never stop, and the Iranian government will always stand with the people.

According to Jin Shi reports, the White House stated that U.S. Vice President Vance held talks with the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

According to a report by CNN on the 11th, citing a senior Pakistani source, U.S. Vice President Vance played a key role in facilitating the U.S.-Iran negotiations set to start in Islamabad, Pakistan.The source familiar with the negotiation process stated that they estimate it will take several days of negotiations to finalize a ceasefire agreement, and Pakistani officials hope to persuade Vance to extend his stay in Pakistan to assist in this matter.Additionally, a senior source from the Gulf region revealed that Iran has very low trust in U.S. President Trump's envoy, Witkoff. Previously, Witkoff had led multiple rounds of negotiations with Iran, but these negotiations were interrupted due to U.S. military strikes against Iran. Witkoff is one of the members of the U.S. delegation participating in the Islamabad negotiations.

According to a report by Jinshi citing Xinhua News Agency, a U.S. negotiating delegation led by Vice President Vance arrived on the 11th at the Nur Khan Air Base located in the city of Rawalpindi near the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad.

According to reports from Al Hadath, citing Arab media, sources say that the technical delegations from the United States and Iran arrived in Pakistan on Friday morning local time. The Iranian delegation will participate in negotiations on Saturday, despite having expressed some views on the events in Lebanon. Details of the Iranian delegation's arrival in Pakistan are kept confidential.

According to CCTV News, on the evening of April 10, Pakistan time, the U.S. delegation participating in the U.S.-Iran negotiations set off for Islamabad, Pakistan, and Vice President Pence has boarded the plane.Before departing, Pence expressed his anticipation for negotiations on the Iran issue and stated that President Trump has provided "quite clear guidelines" for the negotiations.

According to Iranian media, there will be no negotiations before the ceasefire, and the delegation will not go to Pakistan.

According to a source cited by the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and Speaker of Parliament Ghalibaf have not left Iran. Both senior officials are currently in Tehran, actively fulfilling their national duties against the backdrop of the evolving regional situation. The source stated, "The reports from some media claiming that the Iranian negotiation team has arrived in Islamabad to negotiate with the Americans are completely false."He emphasized, "As long as the United States does not fulfill its commitment to ceasefire in Lebanon, and the Zionist regime continues to launch attacks, negotiations will remain stalled." Previously, The Wall Street Journal claimed that the Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad on Thursday evening.

According to a report by Turkey's Anadolu Agency, sources from the Pakistani government stated that the US-Iran delegations will hold "direct" negotiations in Islamabad, aimed at reaching a "permanent ceasefire" agreement. The talks, scheduled to begin on Saturday, may extend beyond one day. Pakistan is preparing to host these negotiations. The meeting will take place at a heavily guarded military location, organized by the Pakistani military. According to sources, there is no fixed timetable for the negotiations, which will include both direct and indirect contacts between the delegations. "Both sides will also hold face-to-face talks and separate meetings with the Pakistani side." Given the "complexity of the issues," discussions may last "several days." Sources indicated that, for security reasons, the direct negotiations may not exceed two to three days.

The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, Mughaddam, deleted his earlier post on the social media platform X on the 9th regarding the arrival of the Iranian delegation in Islamabad, Pakistan, on the evening of the 9th.Mughaddam had previously stated that despite Israel's repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement, at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz, the Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad on the evening of the 9th to engage in serious dialogue on the 10 ceasefire terms proposed by Iran.

According to a report by Jinshi citing CCTV News, on April 8 local time, U.S. President Trump stated that after a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, face-to-face talks are expected to be "held soon" in Islamabad, Pakistan, to promote a long-term agreement.Trump mentioned that the talks could take place as early as this week, and the U.S. delegation may include Middle East envoy David Schenker and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, among others. He also noted that Vice President Pence "may not attend," mainly for security reasons.

According to Iranian sources, on the morning of the 8th local time, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has invited delegations from Iran and the United States to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for negotiations. Shahbaz Sharif also stated that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States will take effect at 3:30 AM Iranian time on the 8th (8 AM Beijing time on the 8th).

According to Jinshi Data, the Pakistani Foreign Minister stated that indirect dialogue between the U.S. and Iran is being conducted through Pakistan to convey messages.

According to a Reuters report, a senior Iranian official stated that Pakistan has submitted the proposals put forward by the United States to Iran, but the location for any talks between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the war has not yet been determined.

The Pakistani Parliament has officially passed the "Virtual Assets Bill 2026," establishing the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), which is responsible for licensing and regulating virtual asset service providers within the country.The bill aims to protect investors, combat money laundering and terrorist financing, and promote fintech innovation, aligning Pakistan's regulatory standards with international norms. PVARA was previously a temporary body established by a presidential decree in July 2025, and this legislation marks its formal legalization.