Federal government proposes ending holidays on Saturday

Islamabad: Do you often take Fridays off to make it a long weekend? Well, it is a shame as you might not have the opportunity to do it anymore.

On Wednesday, the Federal government has announced that Saturday will no longer be a weekly day off in the Federal departments crosswise the state.

The proposal of the two holidays (Saturday and Sunday) was implemented by the ex-government in order to address the energy crisis faced by the country as a last resort.

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Though, under the current government, the electricity situation has significantly improved which is why earlier ways are being restored.

As per the conducted reports, two holidays in a week have affected the performance and efficiency of the Federal departments therefore it is decided that there will be only one holiday in a week i.e. on Sunday.

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The sources said that the PM will be updated on the proposal by the Interior Minister. It is very likely that the summary presented to Nawaz Sharif will be accepted, reported the same sources.