Islamabad’s Red Zone has been placed on high alert, with strict security measures in place, as there are reports regarding the continuation of the Islamabad peace talks 2026 in round two, after the first round took place on April 11 and 12 between the United States (US) and Iran.
Offices, school closure extended
According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, all offices and ministries in the Red Zone will remain closed tomorrow.
All federal ministries, divisions, and offices in Islamabad will not operate from their workplaces. In addition, federal officers and staff have been directed to work from home until further notice.
On the other hand, a notification issued by the Registrar’s Office of the Supreme Court stated that the Supreme Court will remain partially functional tomorrow.
It has been decided to reduce the judicial staff at the orders of the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
According to the notification, only certain staff of the Supreme Court will perform duties in the court tomorrow.
Other officers and officials will work from home tomorrow, while the staff working from home will remain in touch with their supervisors over the telephone.
It was further stated that no adverse order will be issued against any party or lawyer who does not appear in court.
The branch registries of the Supreme Court in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta will remain open.
The notification issued by the Registrar’s Office has been sent to all the concerned institutions.
Entry into Islamabad’s Red Zone to remain suspended
Yesterday, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, announced that entry into the federal capital’s Red Zone will remain completely suspended tomorrow.
Taking to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the DC stated: “Entry into Islamabad’s Red Zone to remain suspended on April 21.”
Regarding the offices and schools, he wrote that they have been advised to adopt work-from-home to avoid inconvenience.
