Two holidays declared in Rawalpindi, Islamabad; hotel vacated, reserved for delegations; entry points to Islamabad likely to face closures.

Islamabad’s Red Zone and Rawalpindi’s key areas shut down as Pakistan deploys 10,000+ security personnel for US-Iran talks. Checkpoints, surveillance, and disrupted transport leave commuters stranded.

Islamabad has been placed under unprecedented security as Pakistan prepares to host US and Iran delegations for high-stakes peace talks.

Due to the sensitivity and importance of the talks, comprehensive security measures have been put in place. Security has been beefed up in the Red Zone in the federal capital and local holidays have been declared in the twin cities as Pakistan is gearing up to host talks between the United States and Iran.

Islamabad (Pakistan), April 11, 2026(ANI): Barricaded roads leading up to Islamabad’s red zone, home to Parliament, key Government installations, luxury hotels, embassies and the offices of foreign organisations,

Serena Hotel in Islamabad hosts historic US-Iran peace talks amid unprecedented security, highlighting Pakistan's diplomatic role and

Islamabad authorities have announced a two-day traffic diversion plan for April 11 and 12 due to the arrival of a foreign delegation. Roads linked to the Red Zone and part of the Expressway will remain closed,

According to security sources, a US Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying an advance security and tactical team landed at Nur Khan Air Base on Thursday afternoon.

A government security source reportedly said the Hotel also has conference rooms and an office complex that can house hundreds of guests – ideal for the US and Iran delegations which comprise over 150