India, April 11 -- Pakistan is preparing to host critical peace talks between the United States and Iran after helping broker a two-week ceasefire. A two-day holiday has been declared in Islamabad ahead of the expected talks on Saturday, though it is still unclear if both sides will attend.

Security has been tightened across the capital, with around 10,000 police and security personnel deployed. Streets have grown quieter as the country prepares for what could be a major diplomatic moment, as per BBC.

The stakes are high globally. Countries are closely watching for a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route through which about 20% of the world's oil supply passed before the conflict.

According to BBC, experts warn that P...