ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Islamabad district administration on Wednesday declared local holidays on April 9 and 10 (Thursday and Friday) across the federal capital.
The notification issued by the Deputy Commission of Islamabad stated, “09th & 10th April, 2026 (Thursday & Friday) are hereby declared as Local Holidays within the revenue limits of Islamabad Capital Territory.”
However, it was noted that essential services in Islamabad, including MCI, CDA, ICT Administration, ICT Police, IESCO, SNGPL, and hospitals, will remain operational.
Local Holidays Announced in Islamabad – 9th & 10th April.
As per the notification issued by the Office of the District Magistrate, 9th and 10th April 2026 (Thursday & Friday) have been declared Local Holidays within the revenue limits of Islamabad Capital Territory.
However,… pic.twitter.com/1KNyZ3ipIv— DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) April 8, 2026
Islamabad talks on April 10
The development came after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran on Friday, following the announcement of a ceasefire.
“I… extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes,” he said in a post on X.
Pakistan, which has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump and is sensitive to developments in neighbouring Iran, has emerged as a channel for messaging between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks.
“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in the coming days,” the prime minister said.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome the…— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
Earlier today, both Iran and the US said they had agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
Separately, PM Shehbaz said that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran’s participation in the “Islamabad talks” to finalise a settlement to their conflict.
The confirmation came during a 45-minute phone call between PM Shehbaz and Pezeshkian, he wrote in a post on X.
