A Pakistani police officer diverts cyclists from a road leading to the Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the United States and Iran in the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters
The administration of the district of the federal capital announced this Saturday the restoration of transportation services, allowing the entry into the city of all types of public transportation and goods, after a temporary suspension imposed for security reasons due to possible talks between the United States and Iran that never materialized.
The development comes amid a new setback in the peace process after US President Donald Trump canceled a planned visit by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials.
According to a statement issued by the deputy commissioner’s office, all bus terminals in Islamabad have been reopened except Faizabad bus terminal, which will remain closed until further notice.
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The Punjab Mass Transport Authority announced the resumption of Metro bus and electric bus services from Sunday. In Islamabad, Metro bus would operate between Saddar and Shaheed-i-Millat stations, while Parade Ground and Secretary stations would remain closed until further notice. The electric bus service will also be fully restored from Sunday morning, offering better facilities for travel within the city.
وفاقی دارالحوالے سے ضلعی انتظامیہ کا اہم اعلان
تمام قسم دے دی گئی، شہر بھر میں فیض آباد کے علاوہ تمام بس اڈے بھی کھول دئیے »
-DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) April 25, 2026
Islamabad district administration also reopened trekking routes in Margalla hills. Hiking enthusiasts would be allowed access from Sunday, while recreational sites including Daman-i-Koh and Lake View Park were also reopened to the public.
وفاقی دارالحکومت اہم اعلان
ضلعی انتظامیہ اسلام آباد کی جانب سے ہائکنگ ٹریلز کو کھول دیا گیا، ہائکنگ کے شوقین افراد کل سے مارگلہ ٹریلز پر جا سکیں گے جبکہ انتظامیہ کی جانب سے دامن کوہ، لیک ویو سمیت تمام پارکس بھی پبلک کے لیے کھول دئیے گئے ہیں
-DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) April 25, 2026
In Rawalpindi, Metro bus service would resume from Sunday, operating between Saddar station and Islamabad’s Shaheed-i-Millat station. Additionally, the Punjab government’s electric bus service and all electric vehicle transport routes in Rawalpindi will be fully operational from Sunday.
According to a statement from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, the Rawalpindi district administration has completely reopened all entry and exit points of the city for all types of traffic, including private, public and goods transport. However, Pir Wadhai Adda will remain closed until further notice.
The Rawalpindi district administration has completely opened all entry and exit points of the city for all types of traffic including private, public and goods transport.
However, Pir Wadhai Adda will remain closed until further orders.– DC Rawalpindi (@DCRawalpindi) April 25, 2026
