Islamabad, Rawalpindi Metro Bus routes partially closed on Tuesday amid Iranian President’s Visit
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ISLAMABAD – Metro Bus services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been partially suspended due to enhanced security arrangements during the one-day official visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan. According to the latest Metro Bus operational update issued for June 23, the service between Saddar and Faizabad will remain operational from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Saddar to Pakistan Secretariat route will be completely closed after 7:00 PM, while section from IJP Road to Pakistan Secretariat will remain closed throughout the day, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Authorities said the temporary suspension has been implemented to facilitate VVIP movement and ensure strict security measures during the Iranian President’s visit to the federal capital. Metro Bus Service Update Saddar to Faizabad: Operational from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saddar to Pakistan Secretariat: Closed after 7:00 PM IJP Road to Pakistan Secretariat: Closed from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative transportation routes to avoid inconvenience. Traffic diversions and additional security checkpoints may also affect travel in parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi throughout the day. Pakistan is set to welcome Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday in a high-profile visit that comes as Islamabad emerges as a key diplomatic player in efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States. The visit follows breakthrough talks in Switzerland, where Pakistan and Qatar helped facilitate negotiations that produced a 60-day roadmap aimed at resolving major disputes between Tehran and Washington. The agreement paves the way for technical negotiations on issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and regional security. Officials say the talks also established new mechanisms to prevent military escalation, secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and reduce the risk of conflict in Lebanon. Faizabad Bus Terminal closed as securi