Islamabad administration denies claims regarding closure of transport terminals

The Islamabad and Rawalpindi administrations on Friday refuted reports regarding the closure of transport terminals.

In a post on the social media platform X, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfaz Nawaz Memon said, “All bus terminals in Islamabad are open as usual. All types of transport are operating as usual at all bus terminals, including Faizabad.”

Further, the Islamabad Traffic Police also clarified that reports regarding closure of transport stands in the federal capital were baseless.

A traffic police official said that inter-city transport in Islamabad was operating as usual and no shutdown had been ordered.

He said any decision regarding closure of bus terminals or inter-city public transport would be communicated to the public in advance through official channels.

The official urged citizens to rely only on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema also said on X, “All private, public, and goods transport are fully operational and permitted in Rawalpindi district. The district administration will promptly update in case of any development in this regard.”

The statements came after several reports emerged on Thursday night regarding the closure of public transport terminals in the twin cities ahead of a possible second round of talks between the United States and Iran in the federal capital.

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