Dec 27 declared holiday in Sindh

KARACHI: The caretaker Sindh government on Tuesday announced a public holiday on December 27 (tomorrow) on account of the 16th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar's spokesperson made the announcement, declaring a public holiday across the province tomorrow. 

"The Government of Sindh has been pleased to declare 27th December, 2023 (Wednesday) as a Public Holiday throughout the Province of Sindh on the occasion of Shahadat of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed for all offices, Autonomous, Semi-Autonomous Bodies, Corporations and Local Councils under the Administrative control of Government of Sindh, except the essential services," said the notification issued today. 

Sindh government also announced December 25 (Monday) as a public holiday on account of the birth of Pakistan's founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and to mark the festivities of Christmas.