Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Islamabad authorities have declared Wednesday, August 13, 2025, as a local holiday within the limits of the federal capital to prepare for the upcoming Independence Day festivities. Essential service offices, including MCI, CDA, ICT Police, IESCO, SNGPL, and hospitals, will remain operational despite the holiday, ensuring critical city functions continue without interruption.

The decision comes as the nation gears up to celebrate its 78th Independence Day and the victory in Marka-e-Haq, a term given to the recent armed conflict with neighboring India. Across Islamabad, preparations are in full swing, with both government and private buildings adorned in green and white to mark the occasion.

Adding to the excitement,...