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      <title>Public holidays declared in Balochistan for Diwali celebrations</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Balochistan government has announced public holidays from October 31 to November 2 for Hindu government employees in observance of the Diwali festival.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to fostering religious harmony and inclusivity within the province.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In a statement, the provincial government emphasized the significance of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus globally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To facilitate the celebrations, salaries for Hindu employees were disbursed on October 24, ensuring they can enjoy this festive occasion with their families and communities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read more&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Balochistan government has announced public holidays from October 31 to November 2 for Hindu government employees in observance of the Diwali festival.</strong></p>
<p>This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to fostering religious harmony and inclusivity within the province.</p>
<p>In a statement, the provincial government emphasized the significance of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus globally.</p>
<p>To facilitate the celebrations, salaries for Hindu employees were disbursed on October 24, ensuring they can enjoy this festive occasion with their families and communities.</p>
<p><strong>Read more</strong></p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:39:31 +0500</pubDate>
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