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Sindh announces public holiday on February 5

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KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a public holiday on February 5 across the province in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day.

According to the notification issued on Friday, “All government and semi-government offices in Sindh would remain closed on February 5 (Wednesday).”

The holiday will be observed to express solidarity with the Kashmiri brethren and sisters, the notification read.

Every year, the nation observes a public holiday on February 5 with national zeal and zest to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir for their struggle for freedom from India.

On the day, conferences, demonstrations, and events related to the day were staged across the country and worldwide shedding light on the atrocities committed by Indian troops to sabotage the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.

Digital Desk

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