All private, public, and goods transport services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been stopped until further notice.
According to instructions shared through the official account of DC Rawalpindi on X, “All private, public, and goods transport services have been suspended with immediate effect until further notice,” authorities confirmed.
Officials said that more information will be shared as the situation continues to develop.
In a separate message on X, DC Islamabad also stated, “Heavy transport and public transport in the city are being suspended until further orders. Citizens are earnestly requested to cooperate with the security agencies.”
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At the same time, security arrangements have been strengthened across the city. More than 10,000 police officers have been deployed, and over 600 checkpoints have been set up at important entry and exit points to maintain strict monitoring.
If the second round of US-Iran talks is confirmed today, authorities plan to seal all nearby areas around Nur Khan Airbase and Islamabad International Airport starting from midnight tonight as part of tighter security measures.
For now, citizens have been advised to stay alert and cooperate with law enforcement agencies as security remains high in the region.