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Lengthy Eid holidays

The festive of Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion which we celebrate with our loved ones. However, for the second year in a row, we will be spending the day rather differently under unusual circumstances as we are still amidst the

Govt considering five-day Eid holidays: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has said the government is considering to announcing five days Eid Holidays this time. While briefing media about decisions taken by the federal cabinet during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran

Federal govt announces list of public holidays for 2021

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the list of gazetted public and optional holidays for the year 2021. According to the notification by the Interior Ministry, the public and optional holidays included the days of Muslim and non-Muslim festivals. The

2,000 sanitary workers in Islamabad denied Eid holidays

ISLAMABAD: While the nation is observing Eid, more than 2,000 sanitary workers in the federal capital did not get a chance to celebrate the festive occasion this year. The district administration has cancelled all three holidays of the workers to

Karachi may experience load shedding during Eid holidays

KARACHI: Karachi is expected to face power outages as the city temperatures go up, utility provider K-Electric has warned. “Power outages may occur due to higher temperatures and humidity. We are working to ensure minimal disruption and zero loadshed during

Punjab schools reopen after winter holidays today

LAHORE: All private and public schools in Punjab will reopen on Monday, while earlier winter holidays were extended due to extreme cold across the province. Education Minister of Punjab Murad Rass asked the student and teachers to get ready for