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Punjab Schools and Universities to Close Due to General Elections 2024

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Date: January 31, 2024 In a significant development ahead of the scheduled general elections on 8th February, the Provincial Cabinet has announced a crucial update impacting the education sector in Punjab. The decision, aimed at ensuring a smooth electoral process, entails the temporary closure of all public and private sector schools, colleges, and universities in … Read more

PTA’s New SIM Sale Measures: Strengthening Security Against Fraud

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) addressed some misconceptions circulating in the media regarding an amendment related to the buffer between new SIM sale sessions. Currently, there’s an 8-hour gap between successive biometric verifications from NADRA for SIM transactions, which is being extended to 7 days for new SIMs. This change aims to counter the tactics … Read more