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Federal government declares November 9 a nationwide public holiday for Iqbal Day

The federal government officially declared November 9 a nationwide public holiday to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The Cabinet Division issued a formal notification confirming that public and private sectors will observe the holiday across the country. Furthermore, national institutions are preparing special commemorative ceremonies to honor the visionary poet and…

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