Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- The cancellation of the 2026 Pakistan Security Dialogue has raised serious questions about how the event was planned, particularly its visa arrangements, security assessment and the reported invitation of Indian participants. Organised by the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), the dialogue was cancelled after visas for several foreign delegates were reportedly revoked. The venue also cancelled bookings linked to the event, citing security concerns.

The cancellation has led to questions about whether potential political, diplomatic, visa and security complications were properly assessed before invitations and other arrangements were finalised. The reported participation of Indian delegates has become one of the ...