By Mukesh 
Large parts of Pakistan’s capital remain under a tight security lockdown for over a week on Saturday (April 25, 2026), even as uncertainty persisted over the proposed second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Arterial roads leading into Islamabad are sealed, while the Red Zone, housing key government buildings and diplomatic missions, remains under a strict security cordon.
In the adjacent commercial ‘Blue Area’, markets are deserted, cafes are running short of supplies, and public transport disruptions with no service at bus terminals have left commuters stranded.
For residents, uncertainty has become the hardest part. Islamabad is a city of transients, where many residents work during the week and return to family homes at the weekend. This is the second lockdown in recent weeks.
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No clarity on U.S.-Iran talks as Islamabad stays under lockdown
Islamabad remains under lockdown amid unclear U.S.-Iran talks, as Pakistan’s leaders hope for regional peace and stability.