No. SO (G)-1(14)/2023
20-March-2025
General Administration Department, Gilgit-Baltistan Secretariat, Government Of Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan Government Suspends Local Holidays in Key Sectors:
In a major administrative decision, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has suspended all local holidays for specific public sector departments. The move comes as a result of the 15th Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet meeting held on 26th February 2025, where officials decided to keep essential government services operational without interruption.
According to the latest government notification, the exemption applies to:
- GB Health Department
- GB Schools Education Department
- GB Higher, Technical & Special Education Department
This decision ensures uninterrupted public service delivery in healthcare and education sectors across the region. Effective immediately, employees in the mentioned departments will not observe local holidays until further notice.
The notification underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing administrative efficiency and prioritizing public welfare by ensuring healthcare facilities, schools, and higher education institutions remain fully functional even on previously designated holidays.
GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTAN
GILGIT-BALTISTAN SECRETARIAT
(GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT)
Dated the 20th March, 2025
Notification
No. SO (G)-1(14)/2023: In pursuance of the decision taken in the 15th Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet meeting held on 26th February 2025, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan hereby exempts all local holidays in the following departments with immediate effect and until further orders:
- GB Health Department.
- GB Schools Education Department.
- GB Higher, Technical & Special Education Department.
2. This notification shall take effect immediately.
SECTION OFFICER (GAD)
What Does This Mean for Government Employees and Citizens?
The suspension of local holidays in key sectors like healthcare and education means that hospitals, schools, and technical institutions will remain operational without breaks. This decision is aimed at improving service efficiency, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring smooth public service operations.
While this policy change does not impact all government departments, employees in the GB Health Department, Schools Education Department, and Higher Education Department must adhere to the new directive. This reform is part of broader efforts to modernize government services, optimize resource utilization, and enhance institutional performance.
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