PHOTOS: Roads blocked as part of security measures in Islamabad's Red Zone

Published April 25, 2026 Updated April 25, 2026 03:23pm
A security personnel diverts traffic at a closed road in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 25, 2026. — AFP
A security personnel diverts traffic at a closed road in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 25, 2026. — AFP
An army personnel keeps watch in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 25, 2026. — AFP
An army personnel keeps watch in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 25, 2026. — AFP
Police officers stand guard at a closed street leading to the Serena Hotel, the venue for expected US-Iran talks, in Islamabad’s Red Zone on April 25, 2026. — AFP
Police officers stand guard at a closed street leading to the Serena Hotel, the venue for expected US-Iran talks, in Islamabad’s Red Zone on April 25, 2026. — AFP
Police officers walk near the Serena Hotel, the venue for expected US-Iran talks, in Islamabad’s Red Zone on April 25, 2026. — AFP
Police officers walk near the Serena Hotel, the venue for expected US-Iran talks, in Islamabad’s Red Zone on April 25, 2026. — AFP

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