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‘Fake news’: No public holiday on May 25, says information minister

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Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday rebutted reports claiming there will be a public holiday on May 25 — Pakistan Martyrs Day — saying that they are fake.

Sharing the notification about the holiday that was issued a while ago, the ministry took to Twitter and said: “Disseminating #FakeNews is not only unethical and illegal but it is also disservice to the nation.

“It is the responsibility of everyone to reject irresponsible behaviour. Reject #FakeNews.”

The Ministry of Information said that notification regarding the holiday on Martyrs Day is fake.

Earlier, a notification circulated saying that the federal government declared May 25 as public holiday.

However, Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) said that all schools would remain closed on May 25.

President of APPSF Kashif Mirza said that board exams will be held as per schedule, however, the classes will resume regularly on May 26 as per schedule.

Mirza said that all the summer vacations across the country will start from June 15 to August 14, adding that the schools will reopen on August 15.

Meanwhile, the president also said that the summer vacations in the province of Sindh will begin from June 1 to July 31.

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Prominent Academic Dr. Zakir Naik Meets PM: Conversations About Various Aspects Of Islam

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Here in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with eminent Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif prided himself on his visit to Pakistan and lauded Dr. Zakir Naik’s efforts to promote Islam during the meeting.

A broad range of topics pertaining to Islam were also discussed. Thanking the Pakistani Government for the chance to visit the nation, Dr. Zakir Naik extended his thanks.

Dr Zakir Naik said that he has had the greatest number of offers to visit Pakistan and that people there have a particular affinity for his video lectures.

He regarded the Quran as “the most positive book in the world” and urged Muslims to use it as a means of obtaining instruction from Allah.

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JUI-F Chief Pays Ishaq Dar a Visit and Offers DY PM His Condolences on the Death of His Elder Brother

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JUI(F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman paid Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar a visit in Islamabad to offer his condolences on the death of his older brother, Khizar Hayat Dar, who passed away yesterday.

When Maulana Fazlur Rehman visited, he prayed to Allah Almighty for the family’s strength at this difficult time and for the departed soul to have eternal peace.

In light of his elder brother’s passing, Ishaq Dar conveyed his appreciation to Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his time and sympathy.

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Trade Relations Between Pakistan and Russia: A Meeting to Promote Trade and Economic Cooperation

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Abdul Aleem Khan, Pakistan’s Minister of Privatization, Investment, and Communications, met with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk.

The meeting included a discussion on issues related to improving trade and economic cooperation.

For Khan’s involvement in the Russian-Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum, Alexey Overchuk stated his gratitude.

In order to further their goals, both officials agreed to keep up constant communication while highlighting advancements in logistics, investment cooperation, and transportation.

Increasing bilateral trade with Russia requires better connection, as Abdul Aleem Khan noted.

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