National Defence Day in Pakistan, observed on September 6, is gaining attention on social media as people discuss whether it will be a public holiday this year. Traditionally, this day, which falls on a Friday in 2024, commemorates Pakistan’s military achievements and the defense efforts during the 1965 war with India.
Is September 6 a Public Holiday In Pakistan 2024?
As of now, the Federal Cabinet Division has not declared September 6, 2024, as an official public holiday in Pakistan. However, there is speculation that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may announce it as a public holiday, similar to the unexpected holiday declared on May 28 for Youm-e-Takbeer earlier this year.
6 September a Public Holiday Details
| Title | Public Holiday 6 September |
|---|---|
| Day | Friday |
| Defence Day | September 6, 2024 |
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Latest Update on september 6 Holiday in Pakistan 2024
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) has confirmed that a social media notification about a Defence Day holiday on September 6 is fake. In a recent tweet, MoIB’s Fact Checker stressed that sharing false information is wrong and illegal, urging people to act responsibly and avoid spreading unverified news.
MoIB Rejects false holiday notification for September 6
On September 5, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dismissed a false notification circulating on social media claiming that September 6 would be a public holiday for Pakistan’s Defense Day. The Ministry’s Fact Checker clarified that spreading fake news is both unethical and illegal, urging the public to reject such misinformation and act responsibly.
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