The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced that several of the city’s most popular parks and recreational sites—including Lake View Park, Daman-e-Koh, Pakistan Monument, and Shakarparian—will be closed to the public on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
The decision was made official through a notification issued by the District Magistrate’s office on August 12.
The closure applies for the entire day and is part of a series of administrative measures being taken in the federal capital. Relevant authorities, including the Chief Commissioner’s Office, Islamabad Police, Capital Development Authority (CDA), and the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, have been directed to ensure the order is implemented.
Earlier today, a local public holiday was declared for August 13 in Islamabad. As per an earlier notification, all offices within the revenue limits of the federal capital will remain closed on this day, with the exception of essential services such as the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), CDA, ICT Administration, ICT Police, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), and hospitals.
Residents are advised to plan accordingly, as both the closure of major parks and the public holiday will affect normal routines in the city. The measures come ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, which will also be observed as a nationwide public holiday, giving Islamabad residents two consecutive days off.
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Nothing surprises me anymore…on holidays people visit parks for recreation…. but ALL WISE ADMINISTRATOR has decided to close them… AMAZING INTELLECT
Agent of West & East will deliver in such a way.
رموز مملکت خویش خسرواں دانند
Wow excellent, so intelligent. Dil to krta hy ky….. lykin choro..
Will be closed, why?
Citizens will not be allowed to go to Parks and other public spaces and walk here and there freely because its the day of independence eh? Whyy? I mean what’s the logic behind the closure? Isn’t these two days will be the days of confinement for the citizens who will stay at homes and wait till the day of independence passes?
Its beyond understanding!
Good Job On That we should Pray To Allah and recites Holly Quran for giving us The Great Pakistan