ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday reached Tehran for high-level engagements with the Iranian leadership, amid reported progress in discussions concerning Iran's frozen assets and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States.
According to sources, Naqvi is expected to hold talks in Tehran on possible pathways toward a memorandum of understanding related to the issue of Iranian frozen funds.
The visit comes at a time when diplomatic activity surrounding the assets has intensified, with indications that some progress has been achieved.
Sources familiar with the matter said discussions regarding Iran's frozen assets have advanced in recent weeks.
However, differences reportedly remain over the total volume of funds to be released and the timeline for their disbursement.
The developments are unfolding against the backdrop of renewed diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington.
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According to sources, US President Donald Trump has informed mediators that negotiations will not continue indefinitely and that a resolution should be pursued within a 60-day timeframe.
Ahead of his visit, Naqvi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the upcoming engagements in Iran.
Sources said the prime minister provided important guidance regarding the interior minister's interactions with the Iranian leadership and reviewed the latest developments in Iran-US negotiations.
During the meeting, the two leaders also exchanged views on regional developments and matters of mutual concern.
Naqvi further briefed the prime minister on Pakistan's internal security situation and ongoing efforts to strengthen national security.
The visit follows a series of meetings held by Naqvi with senior Iranian officials over the past two days.
In a statement issued earlier, the interior minister confirmed a fresh round of talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.