ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, April 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistan has declared two days of local holidays in the capital at short notice from Thursday, authorities said, ahead of talks between the United States and Iran due to take place in Islamabad. No reason was given in the notification issued by the Islamabad district administration late Wednesday, but authorities in the capital have often announced holidays or restrictions for security reasons ahead of high-profile diplomatic events. The holidays on Thursday and Friday apply only to the Islamabad Capital Territory, the notice posted by Islamabad's district commissioner on Wednesday said. The notification said offices providing essential services would remain open, including police, hospitals and power and gas utilities. "Essential services will remain operational," the deputy commissioner's office said in a statement posted on X, advising residents to "plan their activities accordingly".

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 09, 2026 04:21 UTC