{
  "id": 12378525,
  "title": "Balochistan Announces Winter Office Timings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/balochistan-announces-winter-office-timings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:29:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/06/balochistan-announces-winter-office-timings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government of Balochistan has announced a new set of winter office timings for government departments, effective from October 15, 2026 to April 14, 2027. According to a notification from the Services and General Administration Department, offices will operate from 8:30am to 4pm on Monday through Thursday, with a lunch and prayer break from 1:30pm to 2pm. On Fridays, the schedule shifts to 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm break for both lunch and Friday prayers. Government offices will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays, providing employees with two weekly holidays. Notably, hospitals and educational institutions will not be subject to these revised timings. Universities, colleges, and schools are exempt from the new schedule. Attached offices of the Health and Education Departments will follow a six-day week, opening from Monday to Thursday and on Saturday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. On Fridays, these offices will operate from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The new winter schedule aims to adjust government office routines in accordance with seasonal conditions.",
  "summary": "The Balochistan government has announced new winter office timings for government departments, which will remain in effect from October 15, … Read More The post Balochistan Announces Winter Office Timings appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}