With the holy month of Ramadan in its dying stages, the question on the minds of thousands of citizens has been: is there going to be a public holiday on Jumma tul wida? The answer is yes. The Sindh government has declared a province wide public holiday over the last Friday of Ramadan.
Sindh Minister Nasir Hussain Shah’s announcement took place by video statement. This move has been made to make life easier on the part of the citizens as they are able to attend the religious meetings and special prayers related to this religious day with ease.
The provincial government has also initiated some other significant administrative and infrastructural changes along with the announcement of the holiday. The following is a full report on the latest changes in Sindh.
New 4-Day Workweek and Austerity Measures
The government of Sindh has officially declared a four-day working week at all government offices in a huge step in the administrative development. According to the officials this is a permanent development with the aim of lowering heavy operation expenses and enhancing the overall efficiency of the department.
This is what the new administrative policy would involve:
Working Days: The government departments will now work five days a week i.e. Monday to Thursday.
Weekly Offs: Friday, Saturday and Sunday will remain official holidays per week.
Fuel Cuts: The government has resolved to cut fuel consumption on state vehicles by half as part of its wider cost reduction.
Leaders feel that such drastic measures will go a long way in controlling the government expenditure and at the same time the need to provide the people with the basic services that they require.
Will there be a public holiday on Jumma tul wida in Sindh?
Yes, the Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday on Jumma-tul-Wida (the last Friday of Ramadan) to allow citizens to attend special prayers and religious gatherings.
What is the new workweek policy for Sindh government offices?
The Sindh government has introduced a 4-day workweek. Public offices will operate from Monday to Thursday, while Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be official weekly holidays.
Are religious processions allowed on Shahrah-e-Faisal?
No, adhering to court orders, the Sindh government has banned all rallies and religious processions on Shahrah-e-Faisal. Processions must follow their traditional, customary routes.
