The Ministry of Information has dismissed rumors circulating about a public holiday on September 6, calling the notification fake. In a post on its official fact-checking account on X, the Ministry stressed that sharing such false information is both “unethical” and illegal.
“Spreading #FakeNews is a disservice to the nation,” the post read, urging the public to act responsibly and reject such behavior. The Ministry emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it, particularly on sensitive matters like public holidays.
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 behavior. Reject #FakeNews pic.twitter.com/tLTIpAAVin
— Fact Checker MoIB (@FactCheckerMoIB) September 4, 2024
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National Defence Day, observed on September 6, holds great significance in Pakistan. It commemorates the military’s defense efforts during the 1965 war with India and honors the sacrifices made by the armed forces. While there was initial speculation about whether the day would be declared a public holiday this year, no official announcement has been made. The Federal Cabinet Division had not included it in the list of public holidays for 2024.
Previously, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared May 28 as a public holiday in honor of Youm-e-Takbeer, the day Pakistan became a nuclear power. Meanwhile, a confirmed public holiday will be observed for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal, which is expected to fall on September 17.
