Sindh govt announces public holidays on June 25 and 26

KARACHI: The Sindh government has issued a formal notification declaring public holidays on June 25 and 26.

According to the details, the Sindh government has formally declared public holidays on June 25 and 26 across the province on the occasion of the Day of Ashura (9th and 10th Muharram Al-Haram).

A formal notification has also been issued in this regard on the instructions of the Chief Secretary of Sindh.

The notification issued states that this public holiday will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, local councils, and corporations working under the provincial government; however, institutions providing essential services, hospitals, and offices of security forces will remain open as usual.

The provincial government has directed that very strict security arrangements be maintained to maintain law and order during the processions and gatherings of the Day of Ashura.

A heavy contingent of police and Rangers will be deployed on the procession routes in all major and small cities of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana, while a decision on partial suspension of mobile phone services and a ban on pillion riding will also be made under the security plan.