The metro bus service operating between Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been completely suspended following directives from the district administration.
According to metro bus authorities, the service from Saddar Station to Pak Secretariat has been shut down, and operations will remain suspended until further notice.
The decision comes in the backdrop of a possible second round of talks between Iran and the United States, prompting heightened security measures in the twin cities.
Officials confirmed that the suspension was implemented on the instructions of the district administration, leaving commuters facing significant inconvenience.
Also, the district administrations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have announced the suspension of all public, private, and goods transport in the two cities until further notice.
On Sunday, the authorities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad declared a suspension of all kinds of movement, including private, public and transport of goods in the city of Rawalpindi and also prevented further movement of people and heavy transport movement at least in Islamabad.
The announcements were made by the official district administration accounts and had an instant, alarming effect on commuters and transport operators.
DC Rawalpindi announced that all private, public and goods transport in Rawalpindi will be suspended with immediate effect and subsequent updates will be shared.
The directive was also issued in Urdu also supporting that the suspension will be maintained until a new set of orders is issued.
The announcement halted road transport operations throughout the district and various operational areas, such as daily commuters, logistics services, and intercity travel.
In the same fashion, DC Islamabad declared that it is suspending the public and heavy transport in the federal capital, saying that the decision has been taken as part of administrative measures and urging citizens to cooperate with security agencies.
There was no mention of duration in the announcement, but it stated that the restriction will be in force until further notice.
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