Government announces local holiday in Islamabad on February 18

The federal government announced on Saturday a local holiday in capital Islamabad on February 18.

According to a notification issued by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), a local holiday has been declared on February 18 within the 'revenue limits of Islamabad Capital Territory'.

Schools, colleges and offices will remain closed, however, the notification further reads that the offices of essential services in the city will not be getting the holiday, which includes Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, Capital Development Authority, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration, ICT Police, Islamabad Electric Supply Company, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and hospitals.

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Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman's will be arriving in Islamabad tomorrow for his two-day maiden visit to Pakistan from February 17 to 18. The Saudi crown prince was initially expected to arrive on Saturday, however, his visit to the country was delayed for unknown reasons. Prime Minister Imran Khan will personally welcome the visiting dignitary at the airport on Sunday.