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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has declared Dec 27 (Monday) a public holiday to mark the first anniversary of assassination of Benazir Bhutto.

The government has also announced public holiday on Christmas and optional holiday on Dec 26 for Christian employees.—APP

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