LAHORE: The Punjab government has cancelled the public holiday of all local government (LG) institutions in the province on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (peace be upon him) in a befitting manner.
Punjab Minister for Local Government Muhammad Mansha Ullah Butt made this announcement on Friday. He said that directions have been issued to the officials concerned for early completion of patch-work of roads, removing hanging electricity cables and clearing roads for smooth flow of Rabiul Awwal processions on the day.
He said that special teams have been constituted for checking all arrangements in this regard. Any negligence in this regard would not be tolerated, he warned. The minister said that directions have already been issued to the departments concerned for repairing street lights and making drinking water available along the routes of processions. All mayors, deputy mayors, chief officers and other officials concerned have also been issued orders in this regard.