Government Declares Public Holiday in Karachi Tomorrow

KARACHI (RNN TV) — The Commissioner Karachi has declared a public holiday in the city on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

This decision has been taken given the strike announced by various organizations to protect the citizens from possible problems.

The main reasons for the strike in Karachi on April 26 include protection of Sindh’s water resources, solidarity with the Palestinian people, and protest for the rights of the Baloch people.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) had announced a nationwide strike on April 22 against the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza. The impact of this strike was also felt in Karachi, where citizens expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people, while later, Jamaat-e-Islami, along with the traders of Karachi, announced a complete strike on November 26.

All the traders’ organizations of Karachi had supported the strike on April 26, due to which business activities in Karachi will likely to remain completely suspended tomorrow.

According to a notification issued by the Commissioner Karachi, all government and private offices, educational institutions, and other institutions in the city will remain closed on April 26. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the convenience of the citizens and the law and order situation.

Citizens have been requested to avoid unnecessary travel on April 26 and cooperate with the administration in maintaining law and order during the strike. Essential services such as hospitals, emergency services, and rescue agencies will continue to function as usual.

Source: Web Desk