Islamabad Shuts Bus Terminals, Seals Red Zone for Iranian President Visit With 1,000 Police
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Updated · DAWN.com · Jun 23
Islamabad Shuts Bus Terminals, Seals Red Zone for Iranian President Visit With 1,000 Police
3 articles · Updated · DAWN.com · Jun 23
Summary
All Islamabad bus terminals, including Faizabad and Chongi No 26, were ordered shut before midnight Monday and will stay closed until the Iranian president departs on Tuesday.
More than 1,000 police and paramilitary personnel, including Rangers, are being deployed around the Red Zone and key buildings as authorities tighten security for the visit.
The Red Zone will be sealed to all but authorized officials, with additional checks on hotels and guesthouses inside the area and along the airport-to-Red Zone route.
Public transport inside the High Security Zone — including Metro buses and e-buses — is also likely to be suspended, extending the disruption beyond intercity terminals.