Islamabad is like a fortress before the Iran-US meeting! Schools and markets closed, thousands of police deployed

The US-Iran Peace Talks are going to be held in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad from Saturday. Before that, the whole of Islamabad has been wrapped in a blanket of security. Thousands of policemen and soldiers have been deployed. Not only that, schools, colleges and markets have been temporarily closed.

It is learned that private vehicles have been banned in the ‘red zone’ areas, i.e. where Parliament, important government offices, luxury hotels and embassies are located. A number of check points have been set up across the city to ensure smooth movement of delegates from the two countries. Armed police force will be present there 24 hours. Traffic in the entire city has also been controlled. Thursday and Friday have also been officially declared as holidays in Islamabad by the Government of Pakistan.

#WATCH | Pakistan: Islamabad declared a two-day public holiday ahead of expected US-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

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According to a report in ‘Gulf News’, a 30-member US delegation has already arrived in Islamabad to review the security arrangements. However, a section of American citizens are concerned about this meeting in Pakistan. In this context, former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said, “Pakistan is dangerous because the country’s government is not fully under control.” Multiple reports have again claimed that Islamabad is also securing its airspace before the US-Iran meeting. IL-78 refueling tankers and Pakistani fighter jets C-130 have already been seen patrolling Pakistan’s skies.

#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 organizations, as the Pakistani capital gears up to host the US and Iran for peace talks: Reuters

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It should be noted that on Friday, Pak warplanes were also seen in the sky of Iran. According to sources, the warplanes have been sent there to provide security to the Iranian delegation. Pakistan will ensure that there is no attack on the Iranian delegation during their visit to Islamabad. Pak warplanes will be their shield.