Pakistan

PM extends two-day weekend till October 31

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday extended two-day weekend for government employees till October 31.

Express July 27, 2010

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday extended two-day weekend for government employees till October 31.

The decision to extend the weekend came after a meeting to discuss the energy crisis was held, where all four chief ministers were present.

Gilani said electricity supply will be increased by 2,000 megawatts this year. He said the centre and provinces are cooperating in electricity savings schemes.

He added that all energy conservation projects have been extended by three months.

Protests in Sukkar against loadshedding

Meanwhile, in Sukkar, one man was injured when police resorted to baton charge protesters gathered at by-pass road to stage a demonstration against loadshedding.

The locals protested against 22-hour power outages in the area and hurled stones at police for resorting to baton charge. They blocked the national highway for all kinds of traffic and also caused damage to several vehicles.

They also warned to continue their protest till the restoration of power supply in their area.

COMMENTS (5)

FAShah | 14 years ago | Reply I would suggest three holidays in a week because Friday is almost a holiday anyways. Also more holidays would mean more days without corruption. Good for the country. isn't it?

Wise man | 14 years ago | Reply I agree, Mr. KK..When the going gets tough, no need to get rough especially these days as the mercury is rising !

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shazia ahmad | 14 years ago | Reply amazing to hear this.. thank you this must be forever!

kk | 14 years ago | Reply Saturday off policy should be imposed across the board for all govt and private employees, this a good measure taken by Govt to conserve energy and uder these testing time where economic activity is bearish any ways, there is no harm taking two days off. This will eventually yield higher productivity, employee morale and better results for the firms. On the banking front more revenue in terms of float earnings and. Higher use of Atm and online facilities thereby reducing infrastructure and variable cost. Over all this is a good step by the PM but it would be silly to implement this halfway especially when the nation is struggling to generate energy despite being a nuclear power. So let's eat grass now and help get the power back on the tack by keeping saturday sitched off !!

Syed A. Mateen | 14 years ago | Reply The government has no control on private concern, as they are open 24/7. Why the employees of private concerns are not granted two-day week end? The private employees contribute more taxes than government servants and they do not get any relief. Is there any difference between a donkey and a private employee?

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