The Consul of Italy in Karachi has announced a temporary adjustment to its operational hours following recent austerity measures introduced by the Federal and Provincial Governments of Pakistan.
According to the official public notice issued on 11 March 2026, the office will observe reduced working hours for the remainder of the month.
New Working Hours
From March 11, 2026 until the end of March, the office will operate during the following hours:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The adjustment has been adopted based on recommendations from local authorities regarding operational hours.
The Consul of Italy in Karachi stated that the decision was taken in solidarity with government initiatives and to ensure full alignment with public sector energy and resource-saving efforts currently being implemented.
Possible Future Changes
The notice also states that future adjustments to the schedule may be determined based on updated guidelines issued by local authorities.
Travelers and visa applicants planning to visit the office are advised to plan their visits within the updated working hours and check for any further announcements.
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