Twin cities reopen transport, bus terminals following week-long shutdown

Saturday saw the declaration by the district administration of the federal capital that transport services have been restored and all kinds of public and goods transport will be permitted into the city after being banned temporarily due to security concerns relating to potential US-Iran negotiations, which did not take place.

This comes at a time when there is yet another blow to the peace process following the cancellation by US President Donald Trump of an envoy visit to Pakistan by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to meet their Iranian counterparts.

As per the official notification released by the deputy commissioner’s office, all bus terminals in Islamabad will now operate, with the exception of the Faizabad bus terminal.

The Punjab Mass Transit Authority announced the resumption of Metro bus and electric bus services from Sunday. In Islamabad, the Metro bus would operate between Saddar Station and Shaheed-i-Millat Station, while Parade Ground and Secretariat stations would remain closed until further notice.

The electric bus service would also be fully restored from Sunday morning, offering improved intra-city commuting facilities.