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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all public and private financial institutions across the country will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a notification issued by the central bank, it was announced that December 25 would be observed as a public holiday in honour of the 148th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 25 holds significant cultural and historical value in Pakistan. Quaid-e-Azam Day is marked by ceremonies, tributes, and reflections on the ideals and vision of the nation’s founder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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