Another local holiday has been announced in the federal capital, Islamabad, for tomorrow, Saturday, April 11. Local Holiday in Islamabad.The District Administration Islamabad has declared Saturday, 11th April 2026 as a Local Holiday within the revenue limits of Islamabad Capital Territory.However, all essential services including MCI, CDA, ICT Administration, ICT Police, IESCO, SNGPL,… pic.twitter.com/cf9x9x8BnW — DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) April 10, 2026

The special setup with the name of “Islamabad talks” has been established for the journalists amid US-Iran peace talks in the federal capital. The media reports confirmed that 50 international news channels are being provided with the satellite feeds through the special setup.The reports also confirmed that around 100 computer systems have been installed to facilitate the journalists. Local and international journalists will carry out their journalistic responsibilities without any hindrance. There are also special corners established for podcasts and recordings.

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued another crucial traffic advisory for the travellers in the federal capital of Pakistan today, informing that the Red Zone has been extended. اہم ٹریفک ایڈوائزری/ ریڈ زون، توسیعی ریڈزون ریڈزون اور توسیعی ریڈزون ہر قسم کی آمدورفت کے لئے بند ہوگا۔ ۱)کشمیر چوک کلب روڈ سے جانب زیرو پوائنٹ سرینگر ہائی وے ، ۲)سری نگر ہائی وے، زیرو پوائنٹ سے جانب سرینا چوک، ۳)شکر پڑیاں روڈ، چاندتارہ چوک سے جانب سیونتھ ایونیو ، ۴)جناح… pic.twitter.com/yRlfVSlzJS — Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) April 10, 2026

Another local holiday has been announced in Rawalpindi for tomorrow, April 11 2026, on Saturday. The announcement was made ahead of the US-Iran peace talks, which are set to be held in Islamabad. An official notification has been issued in this regard as well.

President of the United States (US), Donald J Trump, has taken to the social media platform Truth Social, calling the situation the most powerful reset of the world. According to the US media, this post is about Iran negotiations.

The PM of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has said that Pakistan is sincerely mediating for peace between the US and Iran, adding that it is hoped that peace will emerge victorious. He added that Pakistan has the world’s support for peace.

The vice president of the United States of America (US), JD Vance, has said that he is looking forward to the negotiations. He said that we are optimistic about the peace talks, adding that the US President Trump has given instructions. We’re looking forward to the negotiation, I think it’s going to be positive,” he said. “The President of the United States said, If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they’re going to try to play us, then they’re going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive,” he added. The US vice president further added that the US wants meaningful talks with Iran. “So we’re going to try to have a positive negotiation. The President has given us some pretty clear guidelines, and we’re going to see,” Vance said. Peace talks between Iran and the US are set to start in Islamabad from today, on Friday, April 10 to 11. US Vice President JD Vance, speaking before departing for Pakistan, said the United States is looking forward to negotiations and expects a positive outcome. He added that if Iran is willing to engage in good

US Vice President JD Vance has departed for Pakistan to attend crucial peace talks as Islamabad hosts high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran. Pakistan is playing a key diplomatic role by facilitating dialogue between the two rivals following a ceasefire. The talks in Islamabad are seen as a major step toward reducing tensions and pushing for lasting regional peace.

Iranian Vice President Muhammad Reza Aref confirmed that Iran will strongly participate in Pakistan-led peace talks in Islamabad between the US and Iran, an international media outlet, Al Arabiya, reported.

The Islamabad traffic police has issued a travel advisory on Friday, stating that travellers will face major disruptions across the city due to the movement of the foreign delegations. The official X handle of the Islamabad Traffic Police department shared this advisory, adding that the citizens are requested to cooperate with law enforcement agencies. اہم ٹریفک ایڈوائزری۔ غیر ملکی وفود کی آمد و رفت کے سلسلہ میں سری نگر ہائی وے اور ایکسپریس ہائی وے پر ڈائیورشنز لگائی جائیں گی۔ شہریوں سے گزارش ہے کہ وہ اس دوران ماسوائے ایمرجنسی غیر ضروری سفر سے گریز کریں۔ ڈائیورشنز کے دوران شہری متبادل رستوں کا استعمال کریں۔ ریڈ زون میں… — Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) April 10, 2026 For traffic updates, citizens should follow the Islamabad Traffic Police’s WhatsApp channel.

Islamabad is under a virtual seal as it prepares for US-Iran peace talks, which are starting today (Friday) after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the two countries. Delegation level talks will begin today tomorrow between US and Iran which Pakistan will mediate. High level talks between US and Iran will be held on Saturday. The US delegation is being led by Vice President J.D. Vance, along with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while the Iranian delegation is headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. China, Russia, and Gulf countries are also expected to participate in the talks as observers. Meanwhile, preparations in Islamabad to host the delegations have reportedly been completed.