ISLAMABAD: Social media platforms are buzzing with rumors suggesting that Pakistan will observe eight holidays in February due to the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, 2024. However, these claims have been refuted, clarifying that no official notification regarding the matter has been issued yet.

Reports circulating online allege that there will be eight consecutive holidays from February 4 to February 11, with February 4 being a Sunday and February 5 observed as Kashmir Day. The supposed break would extend from February 6 to 10 due to the election period, followed by another Sunday on February 11. Schools, colleges, and universities would then resume classes on February 12 after the speculated eight-day hiatus.

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) holds the authority to announce election-related holidays, yet no such notification has been released by the electoral body at present. Therefore, the claims circulating on social media remain unconfirmed until an official statement is issued by the ECP regarding the election schedule and associated holidays.

Feb 4                Sunday

Feb 5                Kashmir Day

Feb 6-10           Election Holidays

Feb 11               Sunday