As the clock struck midnight, Pakistan observed a solemn entry into 2024, opting for a subdued acknowledgment as a gesture of solidarity with Palestine amid ongoing Israeli attacks. Pakistani citizens, in a display of support for the embattled Palestinians in Gaza, greeted the new year quietly, forgoing traditional celebrations.
Prime Minister Anwaarul Hak Kakar, in a speech on December 29, made a significant announcement, enforcing a nationwide ban on New Year celebrations across Pakistan.
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