Confusion grips Rawalpindi amid strict security measures for US-Iran talks - Pakistan

Pakistan's district administration implemented heightened security measures in Rawalpindi ahead of the second round of US-Iran peace talks, leading to road closures around the Nur Khan Airbase and areas between Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Some schools and universities closed while others transitioned to online classes. Public transport was suspended, causing confusion among residents regarding business operations and transportation options. Shahid Ghafoor Paracha, president of Rawalpindi Anjuman-i-Tajran, reported that some markets remained open but those around the old airport and Murree Road were closed. Zafar Qadri, secretary general of the Cantonment Traders Association, expressed concerns about reduced business due to the suspended goods transport service.