The Balochistan government has decided to make Friday a working day in all government offices across the province, according to reports on Monday.
This means that the government offices will now remain open on Fridays. Officials will perform their regular duties and deal with public matters as usual.
According to a circular issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD), all government offices in Balochistan will work normally on Friday.
What weekly holiday has been changed?
Under the new decision, Friday will no longer be a weekly holiday for government offices in Balochistan.
Government employees will have to attend their offices on Friday and carry out their official duties.
Where will the decision apply?
The circular said that the decision will apply to all government offices across the province.
This includes offices in Quetta as well as all other districts of Balochistan. They will remain open and continue their normal work on Fridays.
Will the work continue as usual?
The S&GAD has directed all relevant departments and offices to continue official work on Fridays.
The departments have also been told to make sure that employees are present and that government services continue without any break.
Will public services remain available?
The change will also allow people to deal with government offices on Fridays.
Citizens will be able to visit relevant departments for different government services and other official matters.
The Balochistan government said the decision was made to ensure the smooth running of government work and maintain continuity in office matters across the province.
Is September 6 a public holiday in Pakistan?
Separately, there have been rumours that September 6 is a holiday in Pakistan. Most people may be able to enjoy the day as a holiday since it is on a Sunday.
But September 6 is not an official gazetted public holiday in Pakistan. Additionally, there has been no official statement regarding it.
Defence Day (Youm-e-Difa) is a nationally observed day of remembrance, but it does not appear on Pakistan’s official list of paid public holidays.