ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced public holiday on February 05(Wednesday) on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

The notification issued by the Federal Ministry of Interior said that the occasion will be a public holiday on February 5 across the country and all government, semi -public and private institutions will be closed.

In connection with Kashmir Day, rallies, processions and seminars will be held in big and small cities across the country, including all four provincial and federal capital.

Kashmir Solidarity Day is being celebrated in Pakistan since the 19th century, its aim is to highlight the rights of Kashmiris in front of the world.

Every year in Pakistan, celebrating solidarity day in Azad Kashmir on February 5 has become a permanent tradition.

“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 being public holiday on Kashmir Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan,” read official statement.

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