Ahead of US-Iran talks, Pak authorities take stringent security measures

The ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire on April 22, 2026.

The administration urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity or security concerns.

Movement on roofs, balconies and windows has been restricted; building owners may be held responsible for violations.

Hotels and guesthouses have been instructed to keep a complete record of guests and submit reports to the relevant police station daily.

There will be a complete ban on parking along these routes; entry of unrelated persons will not be allowed.

Owners of houses, shops, plazas and hotels along sensitive routes have been bound by specific security instructions.

The administration began obtaining security certificates from the owners of buildings located on sensitive routes in Islamabad.

Security measures include the closing down of all boys' and girls' hostels within Rawalpindi until further notice.

A high-level meeting chaired by Rawalpindi City Police Officer Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani at Police Lines Headquarters issued directives to ensure foolproof security.

A police spokesperson described the extraordinary measures as a response to the movement of foreign delegations.

No decision has yet been made regarding the suspension of public or goods transport.

In the first phase, restaurants in these areas will close from midnight until further notice; parks, beauty parlours, markets, snooker clubs, fitness centres, paan shops, kiosks, barber shops, banks and bakeries will remain closed.

Special security measures have been enforced within New Town, Sadiqabad and Chaklala police stations.

Officers will be stationed on rooftops as part of heightened vigilance.

A red alert has been declared in Rawalpindi, particularly around Nur Khan Airbase and Islamabad Airport.

A complete ban has been imposed on drone flights, pigeon flying and aerial firing in Rawalpindi to ensure security of delegations.

Authorities announced that from Sunday midnight, several sensitive areas surrounding Nur Khan Airbase and Islamabad International Airport will be sealed.

Security protocol is being implemented in Islamabad ahead of possible talks.

Authorities deployed more than 10,000 police personnel and established over 600 checkpoints across Rawalpindi.

Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir spent three days in Iran to seek consensus on contentious issues.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye as part of diplomatic outreach.

Pakistan re-launched its diplomatic efforts to facilitate another round of talks in Islamabad to reach a final agreement to end the war between Washington and Tehran.

Official sources on Thursday night rejected chances of talks on Monday, signaling no immediate plan for a following round.

The talks held on April 11-12, 2026 ended without any agreement.

The United States and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan on April 11, 2026, as part of efforts to end their conflict.