The Islamabad district administration on Friday announced a public holiday in the federal capital on April 11 in view of the arrival of international guests for high-level diplomatic engagements in relations to the US-Iran peace talks.
According to an official notification, the holiday will not apply to essential departments, including the district administration, police, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), hospitals and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), which will continue to perform their duties as usual.
The latest announcement comes as part of a series of administrative measures taken to ensure smooth arrangements and heightened security in the capital during the visit of foreign delegations.
Earlier, the Islamabad administration had declared public holidays on April 9 and 10 across the federal capital to facilitate preparations for the crucial talks and to minimize public movement. Essential services, however, remained operational during those days as well.
The holidays coincide with Pakistan hosting significant diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran, following a two-week ceasefire brokered through Islamabad’s mediation efforts. The talks, expected to take place in the federal capital, have drawn global attention as Pakistan positions itself as a key facilitator in easing regional tensions.
Authorities have implemented strict security measures across Islamabad, including movement restrictions and special arrangements in sensitive areas, to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries and the smooth conduct of negotiations.
The arrival of international delegations and continued administrative steps reflect the importance of the ongoing diplomatic process, which is being closely watched worldwide as efforts continue to stabilise the region.
