Govt renews office working hours; ends two-day weekend

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 05 Jan 2023

Islamabad: In what appears to be unfolding of its agenda for ‘recovery’, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government Tuesday revised working hours in government institutions and abolished two weekly off days.  

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directions for the implementation of relief measures announced by him yesterday in the National Assembly (NA). 

The government decided to change office timings to change the office timings. The offices will now open at 8 am instead of 10 am with eight working hours. 

As per latest directions, there will be only one weekly off day in government offices. 

Shehbaz Sharif has directed concerned authorities to ensure strict monitoring of Sasta Bazaars during Ramadan-ul-Mubarak in order to ensure the provision of quality items to the people at reduced rates.  

He said no negligence in this regard will be tolerated. 

Moreover, the Premier directed to immediately implement the announcements made regarding increase in pension and minimum wage of twenty-five thousand rupees. 

Talking to the staff of PM Office, the Prime Minister said we have come to serve the masses and no moment will be wasted.