Pakistan — Ekhbary News Agency
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has reopened following the lifting of a city-wide lockdown that had been imposed in anticipation of high-level talks between delegations from the United States and Iran. However, these much-anticipated diplomatic discussions ultimately failed to materialize, leading to widespread frustration among residents and business owners.
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