U.S.-Iran talks to be held in Pakistan, Islamabad shut down ahead of talks
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. The sensitive high-level talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Pakistan. Pakistan has declared a two-day emergency local holiday in its capital Islamabad. It is linked to security preparedness.
The Islamabad district administration issued a notice on Wednesday night and did not give any official reason for the decision.TAG_OPEN_div_20 However, the capital’s authorities have repeated in the past the practice of imposing such holidays, or restrictions, in view of security sensitivities ahead of high-level diplomatic activities.
Pakistan is currently preparing for talks between the US and Iran in the context of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.TAG_OPEN_div_18 According to the White House, US Vice President JD Vance will lead the delegation to the talks in Islamabad this weekend. The talks are seen as important for regional stability.
The declared holiday will be applicable only in the Islamabad Capital Territory on Thursday and Friday, the Islamabad District Administration said.TAG_OPEN_div_16 Government and private offices will remain closed during this period, which is expected to have a significant impact on the activities of the capital.
TAG_OPEN_div_14 However, the administration has made it clear that essential services will continue to operate. Police, hospitals, electricity and gas supply agencies will remain open. The deputy commissioner’s office has urged residents through social media to plan their daily activities accordingly, saying that “essential services will continue”.
The move has also been described as an attempt by Pakistan to present itself as a mediator in the international diplomatic forum, where security management appears to be a top priority.TAG_OPEN_div_12
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