Viral news circulating on social media regarding Islamabad and Rawalpindi is fake.
Fake stamps, saying that “due to peace talks in Islamabad, markets, parlours, banks and parks will be closed until further notice”.
It is pertinent to mention that, as of yet, there is no news regarding peace talks being held in Islamabad this weekend.
Earlier, in a post on the social media platform X, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfaz Nawaz Memon said, “All bus terminals in Islamabad are open as usual. All types of transport are operating as usual at all bus terminals, including Faizabad.”
Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema also said on X, “All private, public, and goods transport are fully operational and permitted in Rawalpindi district. The district administration will promptly update in case of any development in this regard.”
The Islamabad Traffic Police also clarified that reports regarding the closure of transport stands in the federal capital were baseless. A traffic police official said that inter-city transport in Islamabad was operating as usual and no shutdown had been ordered.
He said any decision regarding closure of bus terminals or inter-city public transport would be communicated to the public in advance through official channels.
The official urged citizens to rely only on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports regarding Islamabad, Rawalpindi lockdown.
