Will there be public holiday tomorrow?

ISLAMABAD: The educational authorities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have decided to close schools on Monday because they need to establish administrative and security protocols for the upcoming US-Iran diplomatic meetings, which will begin their second round of negotiations.

The decision currently undergoes assessment because officials expect traffic disruptions and increased security and official movement associated with the high-level diplomatic activities.

Trump recently indicated that he “might go” to Islamabad if a peace deal is finalized there, suggesting that the next round of talks could take place in the Pakistani capital.

His comments have increased international interest in Pakistan’s developing position as a vital mediator for the ongoing diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran.

The United States and Iran negotiations have reached a critical period because both parties are trying to decrease their disagreements before the upcoming ceasefire deadline, which creates greater sensitivity throughout the entire region. U.S. Vice President JD Vance will head the second round of United States-Iran negotiations, which both parties need to complete before the impending ceasefire deadline after their previous high-stakes discussions in Islamabad reached a deadlock without a resolution.

The first round of talks, which lasted approximately 21 hours in Islamabad, focused on three objectives, which included ending the ongoing conflict and reopening strategic shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and resolving nuclear-related issues.