Punjab govt declares holiday on Khadim Hussain Rizvi’s death anniversary

According to recent rumors on social media, the Punjab government has announced a public holiday on November 21 on the occasion of the death anniversary of Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the former leader of the extreme right-wing political party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan. Confirmed to be incorrect. On November 19, a graphic started circulating on social media and WhatsApp groups, alleging that the Punjab government had announced a nationwide holidayLahore on this occasion. The post quoted a private news channel’s Facebook account as saying, “November 21 has been declared a public holiday in Lahore in honor of Khadim Hussain Rizvi’s death anniversary.” The Punjab government has officially denied making any such announcement. Rotating screenshot as fabricated.