The Islamabad district administration announced local holidays in the federal capital on April 9 (Thursday) and 10 (Friday).

In a post on the social media platform X, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon said, “Local Holidays Announced in Islamabad – 9th & 10th April.”

He also shared the notification by the office of the Islamabad district magistrate. However, he added, essential services will remain operational.

According to the official, these included the Capital Development Authority, the Islamabad Capital Territory Administration, Islamabad police, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd and hospitals.

“Citizens are advised to plan their activities accordingly. Thank you,” he said.

There was no explanation for the holidays announced. However, the development comes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran’s participation in Pakistan-offered peace talks with the United States in Islamabad to finalise a peaceful settlement to their conflict following a ceasefire.

The US has not yet confirmed its participation in the talks, the invitation of which was extended by PM Shehbaz for April 10 (Friday), following the announcement of the ceasefire.