The Islamabad administration has announced a two-day public holiday in anticipation of the upcoming talks between the United States and Iran in the federal capital. According to a notification from the Office of the District Magistrate, Thursday and Friday have been designated as local holidays within the revenue limits of the Islamabad Capital Territory. Essential services, such as hospitals, will continue to operate during this period.
Citizens are advised to plan their activities accordingly.
US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran shortly before his 8pm deadline to destroy a "whole civilization." This decision came in response to a diplomatic effort by Pakistan to ease tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had appealed to President Trump, urging all parties to halt hostilities for two weeks as diplomatic discussions progressed towards a potential negotiated resolution.
Trump specified that the ceasefire agreement was contingent on Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
