Security Tightened in Islamabad Amid U.S. Personnel Arrival

Security measures have been heightened in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, on April 19. According to BlockBeats, several shops have closed, and traffic has been partially restricted. Enhanced security forces have been deployed around several hotels in the area. Sources indicate that three aircraft carrying U.S. personnel landed at the Nur Khan Airbase. Shops along the roads connecting Islamabad and the Nur Khan Airbase have been shut down, and military and police presence has increased around key hotels in the city. Guests at the Serena Hotel, the site of previous U.S.-Iran negotiations, and the nearby Marriott Hotel have been advised to check out on the same day.