Pakistan Government Denies Fake Notification on Four-Day Work Week

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has clarified that a notification circulating on social media about a four-day government work week is fake.

The ministry’s fact-check account said the document being shared online does not represent any official government decision. It advised people not to trust or share such misleading information.

The fake notification claimed that the government had introduced a four-day working week. According to the document, Friday, Saturday and Sunday would be weekly holidays, leaving employees to work only four days a week.

The notification was dated September 16 and started circulating on social media shortly after the government said it was considering bringing back austerity measures.

The ministry urged the public to verify government announcements through official channels before sharing them on social media. It also warned that fake notifications can create unnecessary confusion among government employees and the general public.

The clarification comes amid discussions about possible new austerity measures. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar had earlier said that the government was considering reviving some measures introduced during a previous fuel conservation drive.

Those measures were introduced in March to reduce the financial impact of the economic situation and included a 50 percent reduction in fuel allowances for official vehicles. They also included salary reductions for lawmakers and a partial work-from-home arrangement for public-sector employees.

However, the latest clarification from the Ministry of Information confirms that no official decision has been announced regarding a four-day government work week.

Government employees and citizens should therefore rely on official government websites, ministries, and verified social media accounts for information about changes to working days, public holidays, or other administrative decisions.