Trump remarks on Islamabad deal

Islamabad locks down as Trump hints at high-stakes Iran deal

Pakistan’s capital region moved into an unusual state of alert after hotels were reportedly cleared, transport was suspended in Rawalpindi and security tightened across key routes, sharpening speculation that Islamabad could soon host another major diplomatic push tied to the US-Iran crisis.

Islamabad and Rawalpindi tightened security, cleared hotels and suspended transport just as Donald Trump said he could visit Pakistan if an Iran deal is signed there, fuelling speculation that the capital may be preparing for another major diplomatic moment. — MONTAGE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
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