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Federal govt announce two-day public holiday for Ashura

public holiday Ashura

Notification has been issued. Army to be deployed across Pakistan during Muharram. Section 144 imposed in Sindh from 1st to 10th Muharram. The federal government has officially announced public holidays on July 28 and July 29 to commemorate Ashura. Ashura is a significant day for Muslims globally, as it marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam … Read more

Sindh government announces public holiday on Dec 27

Public holiday 27

Public holiday announced for December 27 The off was announced to mark the 15th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto PPP will organize a public meeting on Dec 27 at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on December 27 on account of the 15th death anniversary of former prime minister … Read more

Allama Iqbal’s daughter-in-law opposes public holiday

Allama Iqbal

LAHORE: The federal government announced a public holiday on Iqbal Day to pay tribute to the national poet, but Allama Iqbal’s daughter-in-law has opposed the initiative. Justice (retired) Nasira Javed Iqbal slammed the incumbent government’s initiative to restore the public holiday, saying it will not serve any purpose. She mentioned that she was invited to … Read more

Priyanka Chopra cries after NYC declares Diwali as public holiday

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra posted an Instagram video of Diwali in New York. She said she was “weeping tears of joy” with her daughter Malti Marie. PC will star in Jee Le Zaraa with Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. After New York City declared Diwali a public holiday in 2023, social media star Priyanka Chopra nearly cried. … Read more

Public holiday in Islamabad on Saturday, Sunday due to OIC summit

Islamabad

The federal government has declared a public holiday in Islamabad on December 18 and 19 (Saturday and Sunday)  as Pakistan prepares to host a summit of foreign ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) this Sunday to address the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Read more: Pakistan to host OIC FMs session on Afghanistan … Read more

Sindh Govt Declares February 16 As Public Holiday In 2 Constituencies

Sindh Govt Declares February 16 Public Holiday In 2 Constituencies

The Sindh government has declared February 16 a public holiday in two constituencies in connection with by-polls. According to details, by-polls in PS-43 Sanghar and PS-88 Malir constituencies of Sindh Assembly will be held on February 16, while PS-43 Sanghar and PS-88 Malir will have a public holiday on Tuesday, February 16. The Sindh government … Read more

Kashmir Solidarity Day: Imran Khan Posters Appear In Occupied Valley

Kashmir Solidarity Day: Imran Khan Posters Appear In Occupied Valley

Posters with pictures of Prime Minister Imran Khan were put up in most parts of Occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, posters of Prime Minister Imran Khan were put up in Occupied Kashmir on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, thanking  Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan for effectively presenting the Kashmir dispute in … Read more

Kashmir Solidarity Day observed to express whole-hearted support to Kashmiri brethren

Kashmir Solidarity Day 2021

Kashmir Solidarity Day 2021

Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed on Friday, February 05 to express whole-hearted support from around the globe to the just struggle of Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination under UN resolutions.

On Kashmir Solidarity Day, Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan will address a public gathering at Kotli in Azad Jammu and Kashmir to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri brethren.

The day will also be marked to expose worst ever oppression perpetrated by India against Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).

One minute silence will be observed at 10:00 am across the country.

Solidarity walks will be arranged in Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and four provincial headquarters.

Kashmir Solidarity Day In 1990

The first Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed in 1990.

This day marks the commemoration of the sacrifices that the people of Kashmir have made for freedom and the suffering they have endured since 1950s.

In the light of recent events, Kashmir Day is more relevant, significant and forceful than ever before. Times are changing and the world is waking up to the cause of Kashmir.

Without prejudice to the pain inflicted upon Kashmiri people by the Government of India stands verified and proved before International law and statutes of liberty, freedom and human rights.

5th February, 2020 represents, perhaps the most resolute and potent show of solidarity of Pakistanis and people in Azad Kashmir with their brethren trapped in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

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Kashmir Solidarity Day: Federal Employees Get Three Days Off

Kashmir Solidarity Day: Federal Employees Get Three Days Off

The federal government Employees got three days off on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day According to details, the federal government has declared February 5 a public holiday across the country on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. As February 5 is a Friday and federal departments have a Saturday and Sunday weekly off, employees of … Read more

SBP announces bank holiday on February 05

Banks In Pakistan To Observe Normal Working Hours From Today

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announces a public holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day on Friday.

All banks and financial institutions will remain closed on Friday, February 05, announces SBP.

According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, February 5 will be observed as a public holiday across the province.

It may be recalled that Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed on February 5 every year on which an attempt is made to convey the message to the world that the people of Jammu and Kashmir who are demanding their right to self-determination is their fundamental right which is enshrined in the United Nations and also recognized in the charter.

Why Kashmir Solidarity Day Is Observed On Feb 5?

Pakistan observes Kashmir solidarity day on February 5, of every year, it was initially observed in 1991.

Pakistan and people of Kashmir observed the day collectively across the globe and it is considered as the largest activity against the Indian suppression in Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir.

On this occasion, people of Pakistan and Kashmir, wherever they are living in the world especially in the United Kingdom – as people of Mirpur, Kashmir lives there in sufficient numbers.

People start their day with special prayers in mosques for the freedom of Kashmir, organize large scale rallies, seminars and debate competitions.

People also register their protest at the United Nations and in front of Indian embassies worldwide.

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Sindh Govt Declares February 5 As Public Holiday

Sindh Govt Declares February 5 As Public Holiday

Karachi: The Sindh government has declared 5th February a public holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, February 5 will be observed as a public holiday across the province. It may be recalled that Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed on February 5 every year on … Read more

Sindh Government Announces Public Holiday in Umerkot District

Sindh Govt Announces Public Holiday

The Sindh government has declared January 18 a public holiday in the Umerkot district. According to the details, PS-52 Umerkot will have a public holiday in the district due to by-elections, reads the notification. Due to the death of PPP Sindh Assembly member Ali Mardan Shah, by-elections are being held on PS-52 seat. PPP had … Read more

Sindh Govt Declares December 25 and 27 A Public Holiday

Sindh Govt Announces Public Holiday

The Sindh government has declared December 25 and 27 a public holiday in the province. According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, December 25 a public holiday for Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under its administrative control. December 27 is a public holiday to … Read more