Islamabad declares two-day public holiday

ISLAMABAD:  Authorities in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad have declared a two-day public holiday on Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, according to an official notification.

All government offices in the federal capital will remain closed during the period, the notification said.

However, essential services have been exempted from the holidays, with key institutions directed to continue operations to ensure public convenience.

The Islamabad Capital Territory administration, Capital Development Authority and Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad will continue to function as usual.

Law enforcement and utility services, including Islamabad Police, power distributor IESCO, Sui gas company and hospitals, will remain operational, authorities said.

The government said the decision to keep essential services active was aimed at minimising disruption and ensuring the availability of critical facilities during the holidays.