ISLAMABAD: Local holiday has been announced for Islamabad on December 26 (Friday).
Additional Deputy Commissioner Sahibzada Muhammad Yousaf has issued a formal notification in this regard.
The district administration has announced a local holiday in Islamabad on December 26 due to the arrival of a high-level foreign delegation.
According to the notification, the holiday will not apply to the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) staff, Capital Development Authority (CDA), district administration, police, and government hospitals.
The administration said the decision was taken in view of security and administrative arrangements.
With the announcement of this holiday, the people of Islamabad will enjoy an extended holiday from December 25-28.
UAE President Pakistan visit
Earlier sources revealed that United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will arrive in Islamabad on December 26 (Friday).
According to sources, the UAE President will meet various important figures, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit.
SBP holiday
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) also issued a notification confirming that banks will be closed for the day on December 25 in observance of both Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas.
The central bank’s announcement indicates that all financial institutions, including commercial banks, will be closed on December 25 as per the government’s directive.
