ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for the second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
In addition to negotiating teams of both countries, several world leaders are expected to attend the possible agreement-signing ceremony, including US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
According to sources, final date for these talks in Islamabad has not yet been decided, but there is a strong likelihood they will take place by end of next week. For security, the services of Punjab Police will also be acquired.
Prime Minister’s Office and Foreign Office have issued special instructions to Chief Commissioner and Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf and Inspector General of Police Ali Nasir Rizvi.
Work is ongoing along the VVIP route from Noor Khan Airbase to Prime Minister’s House. This includes lane marking and patchwork on Express Highway, Murree Road and Shahrah-e-Dastoor. Curbstones are being painted and CDA’s Environment Wing is carrying out landscaping. Decorative plants are being planted along the route and cleanliness work is in progress.
Municipal Administration Directorate has been instructed to prepare flags of visiting countries, and Islamabad will be decorated with welcome flags for the occasion. All offices in Red Zone will remain closed, and traffic will be diverted to alternate routes during the talks.
