There is a notification circulating on social media regarding the closure of offices in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
This rumour started after the United States (US) President Donald Trump announced that the second round of peace talks would be taking place in Pakistan.
Offices in Islamabad and Rawalpindi update
It is pertinent to mention that there hasn’t been an official announcement regarding the office closure, hence, the notification is fake.
Social media users are advised not to forward this notification.
The notification says that the “Government and private offices across the Twin shall remain closed, effective from 20th April, 2026 until further notice.”
Educational institutions update
According to reports, some universities are closed tomorrow (Monday) in the twin cities ahead of peace talks in Islamabad.
The International Islamic University Islamabad will conduct online classes from April 20 to 24, while the Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University has also moved to remote learning and temporarily closed its campus.
Rawalpindi Medical University has postponed examinations.
Who is coming to Islamabad for peace talks?
Earlier, Trump confirmed that a delegation would be coming to Islamabad on Monday.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, will be in Islamabad.
“Steve’s going to be going there tomorrow night,” Trump said in a phone call from the White House, confirming that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will land in Islamabad on Monday night ahead of a second round of peace talks, reports New York Post.
The reports regarding US Vice President JD Vance coming to Pakistan are unconfirmed as of yet.
Prior to this news, the authorities of the twin cities declared a suspension of all kinds of movement, including private, public and transport of goods.
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.
