Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, on Thursday, December 28, declared a complete ban on all New Year celebrations in the country. The reason for the announcement is to show support for the people of Palestine.

This decision is aimed at expressing solidarity amid the ongoing war in Gaza and deep concern for the plight of the Palestinians, said the interim PM, hailing from Balochistan.

According to Al Jazeera, at least 21,110 Palestinians, including at least 8,200 children and 6,200 women have died so far in the war since its commencement on October 7.

Pakistan's decision to ban New Year celebrations echoes a similar gesture from Sharjah, an emirate in the UAE, which opted to forgo New Year's Eve fireworks as a symbol of solidarity.

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Why has Pakistan banned New Year's celebrations this year?

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29.12.2023

Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, on Thursday, December 28, declared a complete ban on all New Year celebrations in the country. The reason for the announcement is to show support........

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