The government has directed the employees of all ministries, divisions and other federal agencies located within the Red Zone to work from home on April 22.

A notification, issued by the Cabinet Division, said, “It is hereby notified that all ministries, divisions and other federal government establishments located within the Red Zone, Islamabad, shall work from home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

“All officers and secretarial staff shall remain at the station and be prepared to attend office when required at short notice,” it added.

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