A Pakistani police officer diverts bikers from a road leading to the Serena Hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the United States and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters
The Federal Capital District administration on Saturday announced the restoration of transportation services, allowing all types of public transport and goods to enter the city after a temporary suspension imposed over security concerns due to possible US-Iran talks that never came to fruition.
The development comes amid yet another setback in the peace process after US President Donald Trump canceled the planned visit of 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 Transit Authority has announced the resumption of metro bus and electric bus services from Sunday. In Islamabad, the Metro bus would operate between Saddar station and Shaheed-i-Millat station, while Parade Ground and Secretariat stations would remain closed until further notice. Electric bus service would also be fully restored from Sunday morning, providing improved intra-city travel facilities.
وفاقی دارالحکومت میں ٹرانسپورٹ کے حوالے سے ضلعی انتظامیہ کا اہم اعلان
تمام قسم کی پبلے کی اجازت دے دی گئی، شہر بھر میں فیض آباد کے علاوہ تمام بس اڈے ھی کھول دئیے گئے ہیں جبکہ فیض آباد بس ٹرمینل کو تاحکم ثانی بند رکھا جائے گا
– DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) April 25, 2026
The Islamabad district administration has also reopened the trekking trails in the Margalla Hills. Hiking enthusiasts will be allowed access from Sunday, while recreational sites including Daman-i-Koh and Lake View Park will also be reopened to the public.
وفاقی دارالحکومت کے شہریوں کے لیے 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 lines in Rawalpindi will become fully operational from Sunday.
According to a statement from the deputy commissioner’s office, the Rawalpindi district administration has fully 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 fully 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 notice.– DC Rawalpindi (@DCRawalpindi) April 25, 2026
