Chinese delegation to join Islamabad talks as Pakistan pushes US-Iran engagement
Islamabad/Beijing: A Chinese delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad to support Pakistan’s mediation efforts in ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, according to a Pakistani foreign ministry source.
According to a New Arab report, the development comes as Islamabad hosts high-level discussions between Washington and Tehran, with the Iranian side led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. The delegation also includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian and Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, along with members of parliament and representatives from security, economic and legal bodies.
The US delegation is headed by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner.
Officials quoted in the report said China “may offer guarantees” in the event of a breakthrough and its potential role in supporting any agreement reached between the two sides.
The report follows earlier claims that Beijing played a role in encouraging Tehran to accept a temporary ceasefire, though Chinese authorities have not confirmed direct involvement. Responding to queries, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China would continue to maintain communication with all parties and work towards de-escalation and a comprehensive ceasefire.
Expressing support for mediation efforts led by countries including Pakistan, she called for the restoration of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz at the earliest.
Pakistani officials will be urging the Iranian side to enter negotiations without preconditions, while addressing all outstanding issues through dialogue. A senior source cited by New Arab News indicated that while Tehran continues to insist on prior implementation of ceasefire terms, there are “positive signals” suggesting possible flexibility.
Pakistan has also invited Saudi Arabia to send representatives to observe the talks. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, where the two sides discussed economic cooperation and ongoing engagement between the countries.
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Man in Nellore held for duping youngsters with promise of TTD job; Rs 25.2 lakh seized
Tirupati: Vedayapalayam Police of Nellore district have arrested a 44-year-old man under charge of having duped unemployed youngsters by winning their trust by promising them jobs at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Nellore Additional Superintendent of Police Deeksha has said that the investigation team has confiscated Rs 25.2 lakh cash that the arrested, identified as Sheik Hussain, had collected from the victims.
Hussain was allegedly greatly attracted to a variety of vices that would provide him a lavish lifestyle. In order to fulfill his desires, he began luring unemployed by assuring that he would help them find jobs. He successfully duped around 15 jobless youngsters from Nellore town and nearby areas and collected up to Rs 48 lakh from them.
The Vedayapalayam Police, who registered a case based on the complaints filed by the victims. Two special teams, from the Central Crime Station and the Vedayapalayam Starion, which probed the matter succeeded in arresting Hussain on Saturday.
The arrested was produced in court and sent to police custody.
