Sindh Govt Declares Public Holiday in 14 Districts: Here’s Why!

KARACHI — The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on Wednesday, September 24, in 14 districts across the province to facilitate voter participation in the upcoming local body by-elections.

According to an official notification, all government offices, educational institutions, and provincial departments in the affected districts will remain closed for the day to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the polling process.

Districts to Observe Holiday:

1. Ghotki

2. Sukkur

3. Khairpur

4. Mirpurkhas

5. Umerkot

6. Matiari

7. Hyderabad

8. Jamshoro

9. Dadu

10. Badin

11. Thatta

12. Karachi West

13. Karachi East

14. Keamari

The holiday has been declared to allow citizens adequate time and convenience to cast their votes. The government emphasized that the move is aimed at strengthening democratic participation and ensuring a peaceful polling environment.

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Polling will take place as scheduled in the mentioned districts, with security and administrative arrangements already underway.