KARACHI (Kashmir English): The Sindh government has announced a public holiday in 14 districts of the province on September 24 (Wednesday), on account of the upcoming local body by-elections.
The decision has been taken to facilitate voters and ensure smooth participation in the polling process.
According to the government notification, all government offices and institutions in the notified districts will remain closed on the day.
Districts to observe public holiday
The public holiday will be observed in Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, and Matiari. In addition, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Dadu, Badin, and Thatta will also observe a holiday.
Furthermore, three districts of Karachi — Karachi West, Karachi East, and Keamari — have also been included in the notification.
The notification states that the holiday is meant to facilitate voters in exercising their democratic right during the by-polls. Government offices, educational institutions, and other provincial departments in the mentioned districts will remain closed for the day.
