ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Fact Checker on Thursday rejected a notification circulating on social media that claimed the federal government had introduced a four-day working week.
According to the ministry’s fact-checking service, the purported notification is fake and does not represent any official change in the working days of the Government of Pakistan.
The document falsely claims that federal government offices would operate from Monday through Thursday, while Friday, Saturday and Sunday would become weekly holidays.
Moreover, the fabricated notification carries a September 16, 2026 date and has been attributed to the Cabinet Division.
Fake Document Claims Three-Day Weekend for Government Offices
The circulating document also refers to an earlier notification purportedly issued on September 15, creating the impression that authorities had formally revised the federal government’s weekly working schedule.
However, the MOIB Fact Checker clarified that the notification is not authentic and urged citizens not to believe its contents.
The clarification means claims circulating online about the introduction of a nationwide four-day working week for federal government offices are incorrect.
Public Urged to Verify Social Media Claims
Meanwhile, the ministry advised people against forwarding or sharing the misleading notification on social media and other digital platforms.
It urged citizens to rely on official government communication channels for authentic notifications, policy decisions and administrative announcements.
Additionally, the Fact Checker advised social media users to verify documents and government-related information through official sources before circulating them further.
The clarification comes amid the rapid circulation of unofficial documents and claims through social media platforms, where fabricated notifications can easily appear authentic.
