ISLAMABAD, February 17: The federal government announced a public holiday in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on February 18 (on Monday) on the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to Pakistan.
A notification has been issued that said all the government institutions situated in Rawalpindi will remain closed on February 18. But the municipal corporation, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), WASA, police and the hospitals will remain open.
On Saturday, the federal government had also announced public holiday in Islamabad on visit of Saudi prince. Schools, colleges and offices will remain closed on Monday. Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also tweeted a notification that said all federal government offices situated on Constitution Avenue in the capital will remain closed on February 18.
It is pertinent to mention here that the public holiday was announced to ensure citizens are not inconvenienced during the crown prince’s visit.-Agencies
