Islamabad locked down for stalled US-Iran talks

Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, remains under a strict security lockdown for a second week as authorities await potential peace talks between the United States and Iran. Key roads are closed, public transport is suspended, and markets are struggling with shortages as supply trucks are blocked. The extensive measures have been in place for nearly two weeks in anticipation of hosting the diplomatic meetings, which have yet to materialize. The prolonged disruption is causing significant strain on daily life and commerce in the city.