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flag Islamabad to hold local holiday Dec. 26 for UAE president's visit; federal offices stay open.

flag Islamabad will observe a local holiday on December 26, 2025, due to the visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, though federal government offices will remain open. flag While most local institutions in the Islamabad Capital Territory close, essential services like police, hospitals, and utilities will continue operating. flag Federal employees are required to work as normal, creating a split in holiday observance. flag The visit marks the UAE leader’s first official trip to Pakistan and includes high-level talks on bilateral relations. flag Meanwhile, Pakistan’s PIA privatization concluded with a Rs135 billion sale, and the government expects Rs55 billion in revenue.

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