Punjab Announces Public Holiday
Meanwhile, the Punjab administration has declared Monday, November 9, a public holiday throughout the province to mark the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, giving employees an extended weekend.
Meanwhile, the Punjab administration has declared Monday, November 9, a public holiday throughout the province to mark the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, giving employees an extended weekend.
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- The Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) issued an official notification on Thursday, November 5, confirming the holiday.
- The notification states that the holiday will be observed throughout Punjab in accordance with the federal Cabinet Division's circular dated November 5.
- The provincial administration has additionally directed that the announcement be published in major English and Urdu newspapers and given wide publicity through electronic media.
Meanwhile, the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) issued an official notification on Thursday, November 5, confirming the holiday. Public Holiday Confirmed Throughout Pakistan.
While those who additionally have Saturday off will secure a three-day break from November 7 to 9, with the holiday falling on Monday, employees who already have Sunday off will enjoy two consecutive holidays.
Notably, the notification states that the holiday will be observed throughout Punjab in accordance with the federal Cabinet Division's circular dated November 5. CDA Announces New Rules for Islamabad Plot File Verification.
For context, the provincial administration has additionally directed that the announcement be published in major English and Urdu newspapers and given wide publicity through electronic media. Allama Iqbal Day is observed annually on November 9 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the poet and philosopher. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
Taken together, the developments around punjab Announces Public Holiday point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
