The Supreme Court (SC) will remain open on February 18 (Monday) and will hear cases as per the cause list. The apex court has directed the Ministry of Interior to facilitate lawyers, litigants and the SC staff at entry points in Islamabad to reach the court, said a press release. The federal government has issued a notification in accordance with all Federal Government and Federal Secretariat offices situated on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad to remain closed on February 18, Monday. In addition, the day has been been declared as local holiday ‘within the revenue limits of Islamabad’ in lieu of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to the capital due tomorrow, a tweet from Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said. Published in Daily Times, February 18th 2019.