There are many reports circulating online about a holiday tomorrow, on April 16, 2026, Thursday, as the news about the second round of peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran, after the first one was held in Islamabad from April 11 to 12.
However, these reports are just rumours and no holiday has been announced for Thursday officially.
The information regarding the ongoing situation keeps evolving, so it is important to stick to official sources for any announcements.
For now, everything is being reported to remain open and function as per routine.
Previously, holidays were announced in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The holidays extended from Friday to Sunday, in view of preparations and safety for the Islamabad Peace Talks 2026.
#Islamabad #Rawalpindi: #SituationUpdate for 16/4/26
— Shaheryar Hassan (@shaheryarhassan) April 15, 2026
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Second round of Islamabad Peace Talks 2026
International media reports state that the second phase of the peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran will be held at the end of next week in Islamabad,
The reports further suggest that security agencies have been directed to make the required arrangements.
Although no official confirmation has been made by the Pakistani officials yet, sources claim that the talks will be held by the end of next week.
âUS-Iran peace talks expected in Islamabad in 2 daysâ
According to an interview with the American newspaper, The New York Post, US President Donald Trump said that the next round of Iran-US talks is also likely to be held in Pakistan.
âYou should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and weâre more inclined to go there,â Trump said to the journalist, reports say.
He further praised the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, saying that he is doing excellent work.
âHeâs fantastic, and therefore itâs more likely that we go back there,â Trump further added.
