MOIB declares viral four-day workweek notification fake

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) Fact Checker has rejected a notification circulating on social media that claims the Government of Pakistan has introduced a four-day working week.

According to the document being circulated, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday would be declared weekly holidays for government employees.

The ministry urged citizens not to believe or share the document without checking whether it had been issued through an official government platform.

Fake notification attributed to Cabinet Division

The notification being circulated online has been falsely attributed to the Cabinet Division.

The document carries a date of September 16, 2026, and refers to another notification allegedly issued a day earlier.

The purported notification claims that the government has changed the official working schedule and introduced a four-day workweek.

It lists Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as working days.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are shown as weekly holidays under the fake notification.

The MOIB Fact Checker has rejected these claims and advised the public to rely on official sources for confirmation.

MOIB urges public to verify information

The ministry has asked citizens to remain careful when receiving government-related information on social media.

False notifications can spread quickly when they appear to carry official logos, dates or references to government departments. The MOIB Fact Checker regularly works to identify and clarify misleading information circulating online.

The ministry has advised people to check official government websites and verified social media accounts before accepting or sharing such claims. This is particularly important for announcements involving working hours, public holidays, government offices, and other public services.

Cabinet Division website provides official notifications

The Cabinet Division maintains an official online notifications section where government orders and announcements are published. The official website lists government notifications and other decisions, including public holiday announcements and administrative orders.

Citizens can use official government platforms to check whether a notification being circulated online has actually been issued. The Cabinet Division’s website also carries information about public and optional holidays, making it an important source for checking official holiday-related announcements.

No four-day workweek announcement confirmed

The viral document claims that government employees would work for only four days each week. However, the MOIB Fact Checker has declared the notification fake. The clarification means citizens should not treat the social media document as an official change in government working days.

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Government employees and members of the public should continue to follow the officially announced working schedule unless a new order is issued through the proper government channels.

The clarification also seeks to prevent confusion among government employees and people who depend on public offices for essential services.

Why fake government notifications spread quickly

Government-related fake news can create confusion because such documents often contain official-looking language and formatting.

A notification mentioning a major change in working days can also attract widespread attention because it directly affects employees and members of the public. Social media users may share such documents before checking their authenticity.

Once a misleading document is widely circulated, it can become difficult for users to distinguish between genuine government announcements and fabricated material. Officials have therefore repeatedly encouraged citizens to verify important information before sharing it.

Public advised to rely on official sources

The MOIB Fact Checker has urged people to verify information through official channels rather than relying solely on social media posts.

Citizens can check the websites of the relevant ministries, departments, and government offices for authentic notifications. For Cabinet Division matters, the official notifications section is available online and provides government orders and announcements.

People should also be cautious about documents shared through messaging applications and social media accounts that are not verified government sources. Checking the source can help prevent the spread of false information.

Fake notifications create unnecessary confusion

The four-day workweek claim could create confusion for government employees, businesses, and members of the public who deal with federal government offices. A change in working days would normally require an official notification from the competent authority.

Such an announcement would also be expected to appear through official government communication channels. The MOIB Fact Checker’s clarification therefore serves as a warning against treating the viral document as an authentic government order.