Schools to remain closed on Monday in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority issued a notification confirming that Private Educational Institutions will remain closed in Islamabad on 18th February 2019.

The notification issued earlier today dated 16th February, all Private Educational Institutions operating within the territorial jurisdiction of Islamabad Capital Territory shall remain closed on Monday, 18 February 2019.

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Earlier the Notification issued declaring local holiday in Islamabad on 18th February 2019 was issued except the offices of essential services in Islamabad including MCI, CDA, ICT Administration, ICT Police, IESCO, SNGPL and Hospitals.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman will arrive in Islamabad on Sunday (February 17) on his two-day visit to Pakistan.

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According to a press release issued by Foreign Office on Friday, the visit programme remains unchanged.

He will be accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including members of Saudi Royal family, key ministers and leading businessmen.

This will be the first state-level visit of the dignitary to Pakistan since his elevation to the position of Crown Prince in April 2017.

During his visit, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman will meet President Dr.Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.