ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The federal government has officially declared November 9 a nationwide public holiday to mark the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The Cabinet Division has issued a formal notification confirming that the holiday will be observed across the country.
Meanwhile, the Punjab School Education Department has also announced the closure of all public and private schools across the province on November 9 in connection with Iqbal Day.
According to the notification, educational institutions throughout Punjab will remain closed on the occasion.
The School Education Department has directed all district education authorities to ensure the implementation of the decision.