Islamabad Holiday Announced for August 13 Before Independence Day authorities have declared Wednesday, August 13, 2025, a local holiday across the federal capital in anticipation of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and to honor the recent victory in Operation Marka-e-Haq. Essential services—including hospitals, utilities, and law enforcement—will remain operational. Throughout the Islamabad Holiday, patriotic spirit is resonating via flags, cultural displays, and market preparations.
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1. Overview of the Holiday
Islamabad’s district administration has announced a local holiday for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, applicable throughout the Islamabad Capital Territory’s revenue boundaries. This move comes just ahead of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day.
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2. Exemptions: Essential Services
Islamabad Holiday does not affect essential departments. Services including the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), Capital Development Authority (CDA), ICT Administration, Islamabad Police, IESCO, SNGPL, and hospitals will operate as usual.
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3. Symbolism and Preparations
The city is being adorned with vibrant green-and-white flags, lighting, and culturally themed public displays. Vendors are setting up stalls to sell national flags, buntings, caps, and patriotic attire, emphasizing community engagement.
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4. Celebratory Context: Independence & Marka-e-Haq
This holiday sets the stage for coming Independence Day celebrations, now elevated by Pakistan’s triumph in the recent Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, dubbed Marka-e-Haq (“battle of truth”).Islamabad Holiday Announced for August 13 Before Independence Day added patriotic sentiment reflects national pride and solidarity.
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