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Amid the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, all eyes will be on Islamabad, which will host talks between the US & Iran from April 11.
The Pakistani capital has already turned into a fortress, with security forces patrolling key roads and government installations. Visuals from Islamabad show the city's Red Zone under tight security, with only limited civilian movements allowed in the area.
Roads across the Red Zone, which houses the Parliament, key government installations, luxury hotels, embassies and the offices of foreign organisations, have been blocked for civilian vehicles.
#WATCH | Pakistan | Blocked roads leading up to Islamabad’s red zone, home to Parliament, key Government installations, luxury hotels, embassies and the offices of foreign organisations, as the Pakistani capital gears up to host the U.S. and Iran for peace talks: Reuters
(Video pic.twitter.com/NxVomxDfi6— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2026
Armed police guards have set up several checkpoints across the city while authorities have implemented traffic diversions to ensure smooth movement of the visiting teams.
In fact, a 30-member US advance team has already arrived in Islamabad to review security arrangements, according to a Gulf News report.
Authorities have also declared a holiday on Thursday and Friday in the national capital in a bid to minimise civilian movements ahead of the crucial talks. Many schools and shops have been closed, with only limited activity seen in some areas.
#WATCH | Pakistan: Islamabad declared a two-day public holiday ahead of expected U.S.–Iran talks, as authorities implemented strict security measures to decrease human activity in the city. Police set up checkpoints across the city on Thursday (April 9), especially around the Red pic.twitter.com/LN599saPBr— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2026
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Aprameya Rao
Published On:
Apr 10, 2026 09:38 IST
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