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Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Sindh govt announces four holidays on Eid-ul-Adha
The Sindh government on Thursday declared a four-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, starting from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, the holidays will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils operating under the administrative control of the provincial government. 'The Government of Sindh declares 06th to 09th June, 2025 (Friday to Monday) as Public Holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha 2025 throughout the Province of Sindh,' read the notification signed by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah. However, the order clarified that essential services will remain operational during this period. The notification has been circulated to all relevant government departments, including law enforcement, revenue, planning, and local government institutions, to ensure compliance. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, marked by communal prayers, the ritual sacrifice of animals, and the distribution of meat among family, friends, and the underprivileged. The federal government has already announced a four-day public holiday on Eid from June 6 to 9. It should be noted that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Sindh govt announces Eid-ul-Adha holidays from June 6 to 9
The Sindh government on Thursday declared a four-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, starting from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, the holidays will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils operating under the administrative control of the provincial government. 'The Government of Sindh declares 06th to 09th June, 2025 (Friday to Monday) as Public Holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha 2025 throughout the Province of Sindh,' read the notification signed by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah. However, the order clarified that essential services will remain operational during this period. The notification has been circulated to all relevant government departments, including law enforcement, revenue, planning, and local government institutions, to ensure compliance. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, marked by communal prayers, the ritual sacrifice of animals, and the distribution of meat among family, friends, and the underprivileged. The federal government has already announced a four-day public holiday on Eid from June 6 to 9. It should be noted that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
SSGC announces schedule for gas supply during Eid-ul-Adha 2025
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Thursday issued gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Adha days, vowing to ensure uninterrupted supply to domestic and commercial consumers during the three-day holidays. In a statement, the gas company extended advance Eid greetings to its valued customers and announced that it will suspend routine load management during Eid days to facilitate households and businesses. Govt working to lift ban on new gas connections, says minister According to the schedule: Friday, June 6: Gas supply will be suspended from midnight. Saturday, June 7 (Eid Day 1): Supply will resume at 5:00 a.m. and continue uninterrupted. Sunday, June 8 (Eid Day 2): No gas suspension throughout the day. Monday, June 9 (Eid Day 3): Full-day gas supply will continue until midnight. Tuesday, June 10: Regular load management schedule will resume. The announcement was made by Salman Ahmed Siddiqui, Deputy General Manager Corporate Communications and spokesperson for SSGC. It should be noted that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
SSGC announces Eid-ul-Adha gas supply schedule
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Thursday issued a gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Adha, ensuring uninterrupted service to domestic and commercial consumers during the three-day religious holiday. In a statement, the gas company extended advance Eid greetings to its valued customers and announced that it will suspend routine load management during Eid days to facilitate households and businesses. Govt working to lift ban on new gas connections, says minister According to the schedule: Friday, June 6: Gas supply will be suspended from midnight. Saturday, June 7 (Eid Day 1): Supply will resume at 5:00 a.m. and continue uninterrupted. Sunday, June 8 (Eid Day 2): No gas suspension throughout the day. Monday, June 9 (Eid Day 3): Full-day gas supply will continue until midnight. Tuesday, June 10: Regular load management schedule will resume. The announcement was made by Salman Ahmed Siddiqui, Deputy General Manager Corporate Communications and spokesperson for SSGC. It should be noted that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7.
Express Tribune
29-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Budget 2025–26 to be presented on June 10, reaffirms advisor to FM
Listen to article Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has clarified that budget 2025–26 will be presented on June 10 as scheduled, dismissing media reports suggesting a delay due to Eidul Azha holidays. According to reports from several media outlets, the budget—initially expected to be presented on June 2—was reportedly rescheduled to June 12 because of Eidul Azha holidays, which is to fall on June 7. However, Schehzad reaffirmed via a post on X that no such decision has been made to delay or reschedule the budget. 'As communicated earlier, the upcoming Federal Budget FY26 is on schedule to be announced on June 10, 2025,' he wrote. 'Similarly, the upcoming Pakistan Economic Survey FY25 is scheduled to be announced on June 9, 2025.' As communicated earlier, the upcoming Federal Budget FY26 is on schedule to be announced on June 10, 2025. Similarly, the upcoming Pakistan Economic Survey FY25 is scheduled to be announced on June 9, 2025.@Financegovpk @PakPMO#PakistanBudget #EconomicSurvey #MoF — Khurram Schehzad (@kschehzad) May 29, 2025 Additionally, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal confirmed that the budget will indeed be presented on June 10. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Bosal mentioned that while the date for the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meeting has not yet been finalised, and the date of the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting may still change, the budget schedule itself is firm. Read more: Zil Hajj moon not sighted in Pakistan, Eidul Azha to be observed on June 7 The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Tuesday that the Zil Hajj moon was not sighted in the country, and Eidul Azha will therefore be celebrated on June 7. Government usually declares at least three days of public holidays for Eidul Azha, during which Muslims perform religious rituals, including the sacrifice of animals. This year, the third day of Eid will fall on June 9 — the same day the government plans to release the Economic Survey.
