Islamabad becomes ‘cage’: Strict lockdown in Pakistan for US-Iran peace talks, people in distress

Pakistan Lockdown For Iran US Peace Talk In Islamabad: Islamabad turned into a cage The possible peace talks between America and Iran have turned Pakistan’s capital Islamabad into a ‘cage’ Has been converted into. The empty streets of the city, closed shops and the army deployed at every nook and corner are reminiscent of the dreadful days of the Corona epidemic. This tight security cordon has been laid specifically to welcome American and Iranian guests, due to which ordinary citizens have become prisoners in their own streets.

Deep crisis on livelihood

For the last several days, there is complete traffic jam in Islamabad and Rawalpindi cities and office goers have been instructed to work from home. Due to the halt in public transport and silence in the markets, daily wage laborers and small businessmen are facing a huge economic crisis. Taxi drivers’ earnings have been halved, restaurants are closed and thousands of students living in hostels have been suddenly asked to vacate their rooms following a government order on Saturday.

Double blow of Iran-America tension

This fierce war between America and Iran, which started from the end of February, has already broken the back of Pakistan’s economy. The ‘Strait of Hormuz’ Due to the closure, the supply of oil and gas in Pakistan has been severely disrupted. There is a seven-hour power cut in the city and severe shortage of LPG gas has made life difficult for the common people.

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uncertainty regarding talks

Despite so many restrictions and strict security arrangements, it is still not clear when this important dialogue will start. US Vice President JD Vance was expected to arrive on Wednesday morning, but the White House changed its plans at the last moment. On the other hand, the Iranian delegation has also not taken any concrete and final decision on coming to Islamabad at present, due to which there is an atmosphere of uncertainty in the entire city.