Security measures have been significantly increased in Islamabad ahead of the expected second round of talks between the United States and Iran, according to local media reports.
Authorities have reportedly suspended heavy and public transport in several parts of the capital as a precautionary step. The move is aimed at ensuring smooth security arrangements during the anticipated high-level diplomatic engagement.
Local reports, including those by ARY News, indicate that two major hotels in Islamabad have been instructed to vacate their premises before evening as part of heightened security protocols.
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In addition, metro bus services have been partially suspended.
The report further claimed that the operations between PIMS Station and the Pak Secretariat have been halted, while services continue between Saddar Station and Kachehri.
Advance teams of foreign delegations have already started arriving in the capital, signaling preparations for the upcoming talks, as reported by local media.
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According to The Wall Street Journal, citing an unnamed official from the administration of Donald Trump, the next round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran is likely to be held in Islamabad on Monday, April 20, 2026.
A separate report by CBS News stated that the US administration is considering sending senior officials to Pakistan to resume dialogue with Iran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Pakistan is expected to host the next in-person round of talks, praising its role in facilitating communication between the two countries.
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She described Pakistan as a key mediator in the process, noting that despite interest from other nations, Washington prefers to conduct negotiations through Islamabad.
The development underscores Pakistan’s increasing diplomatic importance as a neutral venue for sensitive international negotiations.
While official confirmation of the talks is still awaited, the visible security measures and logistical arrangements suggest that Islamabad is preparing for a high-profile diplomatic event in the coming days.
