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Transport Halted, Thousands Deployed as Islamabad Prepares for Possible US-Iran Talks
April 19, 2026
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Security has been significantly tightened in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of expected talks between the United States and Iran, with authorities implementing a series of precautionary measures across both cities. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon announced that heavy and public transport in the capital has been suspended until further orders, urging citizens to cooperate with security agencies.
In Rawalpindi, the district administration has also suspended all public and private goods transport, with Deputy Commissioner Dr Hassan Waqar Cheema confirming that no such transport will enter or leave the city from Sunday noon onwards. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews #Pakistan #Islamabad #Rawalpindi #USIranTalks #SecurityAlert #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #Diplomacy #WorldNews #TrafficRestrictions #HighAlert
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