Govt sets up media facilitation Centre for coverage of 'Islamabad Talks'

Islamabad (Web Desk): Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday said that a Media Facilitation Centre has been set up at the Jinnah Convention Centre to assist foreign journalists arriving in the capital for coverage of the Islamabad Talks.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, he said that comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth facilitation of both international and local media representatives, adding that they will be provided with the best possible support during their stay.

The centre, established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has been designed to look after visiting journalists, with Tarar emphasising that all guests will be well taken care of.

Separately, in a special talk at the media centre, Attaullah Tarar highlighted the arrangements made to assist foreign journalists covering the event.

He pointed out that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had already introduced a visa-on-arrival policy specifically for international media personnel to make their entry into Pakistan easier.

The minister added that approximately 50 journalists have already reached the country, while many others are expected to arrive shortly to report on what he termed a significant and historic development.

Tarar noted that alongside media representatives from the United States and Iran, journalists from China, Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea have also arrived in Islamabad to cover the talks.

The information minister further explained that the media centre has been set up with modern facilities to cater to journalists’ requirements, including fast internet connectivity, large screens, and all essential tools needed for efficient news coverage.

The federal capital has transformed into a major hub of international diplomacy as well as global media activity, with Islamabad now hosting an unprecedented gathering of journalists, analysts, and representatives from leading media organisations covering the historic US-Iran talks.

Reporters from around the world have arrived in large numbers to cover the high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran, turning the city into a focal point of global attention.

To facilitate journalists and ease their movement, a free shuttle service has also been launched from a private shopping mall in Islamabad to the media hub and other designated venues.

This arrangement has enabled foreign correspondents to carry out their professional duties with greater convenience and efficiency.

According to Neo News correspondent Ayesha Shuaib, the atmosphere inside the media hub is highly energetic, with journalists describing the event as “the biggest diplomatic showdown of the century.”

Experts stationed at the media hub note that Pakistan’s large-scale arrangements and the extensive facilitation provided to the international press reflect the country’s strong commitment to ensuring the success of this peace initiative.

Following endorsement from United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres and other world leaders, global media outlets are now closely watching the anticipated joint statement expected at the conclusion of the talks.

Islamabad has effectively emerged not only as a venue for diplomatic engagement but also as a central node of global information flow, where every development is resonating across international financial markets and diplomatic circles. Pakistan’s efforts in hosting and managing the event have been widely appreciated by the global journalistic community.