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Federal govt announces public holiday on Iqbal Day

The Cabinet Division has issued a notification of the holiday

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The federal government has declared a public holiday on Nov 9 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Pakistan national poet Allama Iqbal. 

The Cabinet Division has issued a notification regarding the holiday, and various events will be organised across the country to mark Iqbal Day. 

In addition, the State Bank of Pakistan has also announced a holiday for Saturday. 

This year marks the 147th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, also known as the poet of the East. 

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