The government of Pakistan has extended the holidays of the schools within the Red Zone area of Islamabad, as the second round of talks is expected between the US and Iran.
Educational institutions and offices located in the Red Zone will remain closed on April 23 due to the security situation and administrative reasons in Islamabad.
According to a notification issued by the district administration, all schools and offices in the Red Zone will remain closed today, while concerned institutions have been directed to ensure work-from-home arrangements.
According to the administration, a temporary ban on entry into the Red Zone will remain in place to keep the security situation under full control.
The purpose of this decision is to eliminate any potential threat and ensure the safety of important public and sensitive buildings.
The notification also said that the Federal Constitutional Court will remain closed for today and cancel all of the hearings scheduled for today.
However, other branch registries of the court will continue to function as usual.
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On the other hand, the administration says security arrangements have been tightened in the Red Zone and law enforcement agencies are fully mobilised to monitor the situation.
The measures are taking place in the context of ongoing diplomatic activity and sensitive conditions in the region, while authorities appeal to citizens to follow administrative instructions and avoid unnecessary movements.
Roads closed on April 23 in Islamabad
The following roads will remain completely closed to traffic leading to the Red Zone and the extended Red Zone areas:
- Kashmir Chowk Club Road to Zero Point Srinagar Highway.
- Srinagar Highway, Zero Point to Serena Chowk.
- Shakar Parian Road, Chandtara Chowk to 7th Avenue (open for now)
- Jinnah Avenue, Khayaban Chowk to Blue Area
- Margalla Road from Faisal Chowk to Trail 3 will remain closed to traffic.
While the following roads will be closed only during the VIP movement in Islamabad:
- Expressway from Koral to Zero Point.
- Traffic may also be stopped on the Srinagar Highway at different times.
- Entry of all types of heavy traffic coming from any direction or from any highway into Islamabad will be closed.
- Residents of G5, G6 and G7, F6, and F7 should use 9th Avenue from Margalla Road to Rawalpindi during the VIP movement.
- Traffic coming from Faisal Avenue to Zero Point will be diverted to 9th Avenue.
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