No.SGA(Admn:)IX(21)/2025/S&GAD/2137-2230
26-February-2025
Admn: Wing, Services & General Admn: Department, Government Of Balochistan
Balochistan Government Announces Official Office Timings for Ramazan 2025:
The Government of Balochistan has issued an official notification regarding the adjusted office timings for the holy month of Ramazan 2025. This announcement applies to all provincial government offices across Balochistan, ensuring a balanced work schedule during the fasting month.
As per the notification, different timing schedules will be followed for offices operating on a 5-day workweek and a 6-day workweek. The changes aim to accommodate employees who will be observing fasts during Ramazan while ensuring smooth government operations.
For offices working five days a week, Monday to Thursday working hours will be 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, while Friday’s timings will be 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Meanwhile, offices with a six-day work schedule will operate from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, except on Fridays, which will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
This directive is applicable to all government departments, administrative offices, and related authorities in Balochistan. The notification also states that normal office timings will resume after Ramazan.
No.SGA(Admn:)IX(21)/2025/S&GAD/2137-2230
GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN
SERVICES & GENERAL ADMN: DEPARTMENT
(ADMN: WING)
Dated Quetta, the 26th February, 2025
To
1. The Additional Chief Secretary (Dev;) GoB, P&D Department, Quetta.
2. The Additional Chief Secretary, GoB, Home Department, Quetta
3. The Senior Member/ Member-II/ Member-III, BOR, Balochistan, Quetta.
4. The Chairman, CMIT, BDA, BPSC, Quetta.
5. The Principal Secretary to Governor, Balochistan Quetta.
6. The Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Balochistan Quetta.
7. The Provincial Ombudsman, Balochistan Quetta.
8. The Inspector General of Police, Balochistan Quetta.
9. The Registrar, High Court of Balochistan, Quetta.
10. The Secretary, Balochistan Provincial Assembly, Quetta.
11. All the Administrative Secretaries, Government of Balochistan, Quetta,
12. The Accountant General, Balochistan Quetta.
13. All the Divisional Commissioners in Balochistan
14. All the Head of Attached Departments in Balochistan.
15. The Chairman, Board of Intermediate and Secretary Education, Quetta.
16. The General Manager, PTV, Quetta.
17. The Station Director, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Quetta.
18. The Director General, Public Relations, Balochistan, Quetta.
19. All the Deputy Secretaries/Under Secretaries/Section Officers in S&GAD.
20. All the Private Secretaries to Provincial Ministers/Advisors/Parliamentary Secretaries_
SUBJECT: OFFICE TIMINGS DURING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMAZAN, 2025.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that the following office timings shall be observed during the forthcoming Holy Month of Ramazan,2025 by all the Provincial Government Offices:-
OFFICES WORKING ON 5-DAYS A WEEK
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
OFFICES WORKING ON 6-DAYS A WEEK
| Monday to Thursday and Saturday | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
2. Therefore, it is requested to communicate the above decision to all concerned working under your control.
3. After the Holy month of Ramazan, office hours will stand reverted, to pre-Ramazan timings.
Under Secretary (Admn:)
S&GAD
Stay Informed About Government Office Timings in Ramazan:
The revised Ramazan office timings issued by the Government of Balochistan ensure that government employees can effectively balance their religious obligations and professional responsibilities. These changes reflect the government’s commitment to facilitating its workforce during the holy month.
Citizens and employees should take note of these adjusted office hours for their visits to government offices. For smooth workflow, officials and public service departments should strictly follow the revised schedule until the end of Ramazan 2025.
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