Ahead of the Iran-US peace negotiations hosted by Pakistan, security measures have been intensified across Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

The federal capital will host delegates from the United States and Iran who will meet following a two-week ceasefire in hostilities brokered by Pakistan.

As part of efforts to maintain security for the crucial meeting, search-and-comb operations have been launched in five districts, including key areas such as Sabzi Mandi, Faizabad, Tarnol, Shehzad Town, Hamak, and Karachi Company in Islamabad, and Pirwadhai, Noor Khan Airbase, Haji Camp, Taxila, Murree, Jhelum, Chakwal, and Attock.

Teams from the police, Rangers, Counter-Terrorism Department, and intelligence agencies are operating under a coordinated framework to ensure heightened surveillance at major transit points, residential areas, and sensitive locations.

Intelligence-based screening, verification of residential records, and monitoring of entry and exit routes have been accelerated.

Officials said these measures are being implemented in phases to ensure public safety, and citizens have been urged to cooperate with the authorities.

Special traffic plan

Authorities in the federal capital have implemented a special traffic management plan in view of the arrival of foreign delegations.

According to the traffic police, vehicles coming from Peshawar to Rawalpindi should use the Taxila Motorway, Chakri-Chak Beli Road, and Rawat, while those travelling from Lahore to Peshawar have been advised to use Rawat, Chak Beli Road, and the Taxila Motorway.

Motorists travelling from Margalla Road to Rawalpindi have been directed to take Ninth Avenue, while vehicles coming from Rawalpindi to Islamabad are advised to use Ninth Avenue via Murree Road.

Traffic heading from Faisal Avenue to Zero Point will be diverted towards Ninth Avenue, and the Expressway from Zero Point to Coral Chowk will remain closed in both directions.

The official said entry of all types of heavy traffic into Islamabad would remain banned till April 10, while traffic to and from the Red Zone would remain completely restricted for the general public.

The district administration has also announced a two-day local holiday.

Schools and offices in Islamabad will remain closed on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, while essential services will continue to operate.