Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, remains closed due to heavy traffic as authorities await the possible visit of top US and Iranian leaders for peace talks. The talks were stalled due to differences on key issues.
Over 10,000 security personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order. However, no schedule for the leaders' arrival has been announced, leaving district administrations uncertain about reopening areas around the Nur Khan Airbase and resuming public services.
The Red Zone remains closed, with employees working from home. Movement of heavy traffic has been partly allowed in some parts of Rawalpindi, but Islamabad remains off-limits for trucks and buses.
Pakistani authorities continue diplomatic efforts, hoping to bring the two sides to the negotiating table. The first round of US-Iran talks failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting a flurry of diplomatic efforts to revive hopes for another round of dialogue.
