{
  "id": 18277039,
  "title": "Public Holiday Announced Across Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/public-holiday-announced-across-pakistan",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:30:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/05/public-holiday-announced-across-pakistan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistani federal government has announced Monday, November 9, as a nationwide public holiday to honor the birth anniversary of renowned poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. This decision was communicated through an official notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday, November 5. The holiday will provide employees with an extended weekend, especially as it falls on a Monday and extends the Sunday off for many.\n\nIndividuals who observe Saturday as their weekly holiday will enjoy a three-day break, spanning from November 7 to 9. Conversely, those whose workplaces function on Saturdays will have back-to-back holidays on Sunday and Monday. Allama Iqbal Day is an annual observance on November 9, commemorating the birth of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, whose literary and philosophical contributions significantly influenced the Pakistan Movement. The Cabinet Division has distributed the holiday notification to federal ministries, provincial administrations, and other pertinent entities. This announcement was initially reported on ProPakistani.",
  "summary": "The federal government has declared Monday, November 9, a nationwide public holiday to mark the birth anniversary of national poet … Read More The post Public Holiday Announced Across Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}