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Public Holiday in Islamabad due to visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman
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| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
The federal government has announced a public holiday in Islamabad on 18 February 2019 after the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman was delayed by a day.
The holiday was announced to ensure citizens are not inconvenienced during the crown prince’s visit.
Schools, colleges and offices will remain closed on Monday. Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also tweeted a notification that said all federal government offices situated on Constitution Avenue in the capital will remain closed on 18 February 2019.
Prince Mohammad, who is also the deputy prime minister and minister of defence of the kingdom, will be conferred with Nishan-e-Pakistan – the highest civilian award — during his visit to the country.