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Govt announces public holidays for 2023

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  • 16 public and 22 optional holidays in 2023
  • Two out of the 16 public holidays in 2023 fall on Sundays
  • Islamic holidays subject to the appearance of the moon 

The Cabinet Division on Monday issued the notification for public and optional holidays for 2023.  

The Public and Optional Holidays regarding the Muslim and minorities festival in Pakistan for 2023 would be as under:-

SR NoName of occasion DaysDates 
1Kashmir Day SundayFebruary 5 
2Pakistan Day Thursday March 23
3Eid-ul-FitrSaturday, Sunday, MondayApril 22,23,24 
4Labour Day Monday May 1 
5Eid-ul-AzhaThursday, Friday, SaturdayJune 29,30, July 1
6Ashura (9th,10 Muharram)Thursday, FridayJuly 27, 28
7Independence DayMondayAugust 14
8Eid-Milad-un-Nabi ThursdaySeptember 28
9Allama Iqbal Day Thursday November 9
10Quaid-e-Azam Day/ChristmasMondayDecember 25
11Day after ChristmasTuesdayDecember 26(Only for Christians)

The following will be Bank Holidays. However, these days the
Banks/DFLs/MFBs will remain closed to the public but not to their employees:

Sr NoDate
1January 2 (Monday)
2March 22 (Wednesday)
3July 3 (Monday) 

In the case of Muslim festivals, the dates of holidays are based on anticipated dates. They are subject to the moon’s appearance, for which the Cabinet Division will issue a separate notification.

Optional Holidays

SR NoName of occasionDaysDate
1New Year Day Sunday January 1 
2Basant Panchami Thursday January 26
3Shiv Ratri Saturday18
4Shab-e-MairajSaturdayFebruary 18
5HoliMonday March 6
6DulhandiTuesdayMarch 7
7Shab-e-BaratWednesdayMarch 8
8Good Friday FridayApril 7 
9Day After Easter MondayApril 10 
10BaisakhiFridayApril 14 
11Eid-e-RizwanFridayApril 21 
12Buddha PurnimaFridayJuly 7
13Nauroze Wednesday August 16
14Birthday of Lord ZoroasterMondayAugust 21
15Chehlum WednesdaySeptember 6 
16Janam ashtamiThursdaySeptember 7
17Durga PojaMondayOctober 23  
18DussehraTuesdayOctober 24 
19Giyarhvi ShareefFridayOctober 27
20Birthday of Guru Valmik Swami JiSaturdayOctober 28 
21DiwaliSunday November 12 
22Guru Nanak Dev Ji BirthdayMonday November 27

Entertainment

UAE grants Aiman Khan a Golden Visa

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The actress Aiman Khan has notified her fans and followers that the United Arab Emirates has granted her a Golden Visa.

Renowned for her dramatic roles in plays like “Ghar Titli Ka Par,” “Meri Beti,” and “Ishq Tamasha,” Aiman Khan has been spotted putting more emphasis on her personal life with her spouse, fellow actress Muneeb Butt, and moving away from the entertainment industry recently.

Instagram users saw Aiman Khan post a photo of herself receiving the Golden Visa from UAE officials.

The actress was shown gratitude in the caption for the extraordinary hospitality and kind welcome she received from the Dubai government.

Aiman Khan is shown in the accompanying photo, probably when applying for a visa, looking smart in black among representatives from the United Arab Emirates.

Fascinatingly, Aiman Khan’s spouse, Muneeb Butt, previously uploaded a comparable Instagram picture revealing his triumphant Golden Visa acquisition.

Often taking his wife, Aiman Khan, along, Muneeb Butt travels to Dubai for business and pleasure. Even after their daughter Amal was born, the well-known couple continued to observe this habit.

Furthermore, Miral, their second daughter, made her first vacation outside of Pakistan when they recently took her to Dubai.

“Dubai holds a special place in my heart, from memorable vacations to productive work trips,” Muneeb Butt complimented in the description.

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Exchange achieves all-time high: KSE-100 index surpasses 72,500 points

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With the benchmark KSE-100 index hitting a record-breaking high of 72,501 points, the Karachi Stock Exchange saw yet another incredible rise.

Within Pakistan’s financial environment, investors demonstrated a strong sense of trust in the market as the bullish trend continued.

As a result of the significant inflow of investment and optimism among market players, the index had an amazing 450-point rise during the trading session.

In their analysis of the market’s remarkable performance, financial analysts pointed to a number of causes for the upward trend, such as encouraging economic data, robust company profits, and the government’s proactive measures to promote economic expansion.

The durability and upward momentum of the market have also been greatly aided by continuous infrastructural investments and efforts meant to boost investor confidence.

In the meantime, interbank rates increased by six paisas, and the US dollar’s value saw a slight rise in the currency market. As a result of the current market conditions and the dynamic nature of foreign exchange swings, the dollar was quoted at Rs 278.45 in the interbank market.

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Youth from North Waziristan are given an educational and recreational tour by the Pakistan Army.

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Youth from North Waziristan set off on a three-day enjoyable and enlightening excursion as part of the Pakistan Army’s “Ilm Tolo Da Para” project.

The young participants in the trip had a great time touring some of Islamabad’s most notable sites, such as the magnificent Faisal Mosque, Ayub Park, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Pakistan Monument Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, and the picturesque Lake View Park.

The Imam led an insightful workshop for the students at Faisal Mosque, exploring the mosque’s significance and its place in the history of the country.

The youth’s awareness of their country’s legacy was strengthened by their visits to the People’s Heritage and Pakistan Monument, which provided them with valuable insights into the sacrifices made during Pakistan’s founding.

As the eager young people engaged in exhilarating rides, games, and other leisure pursuits, Ayub National Park transformed into a playground where they made enduring memories.

The youth gave the Pakistan Army their sincere gratitude for organising this beneficial event that combined learning with leisure.

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