KARACHI: Commissioner Hasan Naqvi on Sunday announced a public holiday on Tuesday (tomorrow) in Karachi division.

A notification issued by the office of the Karachi commissioner on Sunday stated that the decision was taken in view of the visit of foreign dignitaries and to avoid inconvenience to the people.

“All the government and private offices, educational institutions (public/private), shall remain closed [on April 23, Tuesday] except the essential services and officials involved in emergency duties,” it added.

Published in Dawn, April 22nd, 2024

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