ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration on Sunday rejected a widely shared notification claiming that offices in the federal capital and Rawalpindi would remain closed from April 20, describing it as misleading and unauthentic.
Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon clarified via X that no such blanket closure had been announced, urging the public to rely solely on official communication channels.
Despite the misinformation, a separate notification issued late at night by the Cabinet Division outlined a limited work-from-home policy for federal government offices situated within Islamabad’s Red Zone on April 20.
The directive instructed officers and staff to remain available and prepared for immediate reporting if required.
In a related development, the Islamabad district magistrate imposed entry restrictions in the Red Zone for the same day. Offices and educational institutions located in the area were advised to adopt remote working arrangements to avoid disruptions caused by restricted access.
Police officials confirmed that key routes leading to the Red Zone had been closed as part of heightened security measures linked to the expected arrival of foreign delegations and a possible second round of negotiations.
Authorities have also suspended public and heavy transport within Islamabad until further notice. In Rawalpindi, the district administration announced a similar suspension of public and goods transport services starting Sunday afternoon.
The measures, officials said, are temporary and aimed at maintaining order and facilitating official engagements in the capital.
