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Extension of winter vacation in Punjab schools by one more week

Extension of winter vacation in Punjab schools by one more week

Extension of winter vacation

Latest news about Extension of winter vacation in Punjab 2024. In view of the severity of the cold, caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has extended the winter vacation of all public and private schools by one more week.

According to the initial reports, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that the children of class one have been given 1 more week of vacation. The formal notification of which will be issued soon.

Mohsin Naqvi said today during an emergency meeting at Children’s Hospital in Lahore that 8 out of 10 children are suffering from pneumonia due to the severity of every cold. He highlighted that a significant number of children who died were children under the age of six months.

It should be remembered that from today 10 January 2024, all public and private educational institutions were opened after the winter vacation.

Government’s announcement to provide smartphones to citizens in installments - mobile phone price in pakistan

Government introduced the mobile phone installment plan policy

The caretaker Government has introduced the mobile phone installment plan policy for Pakistani people. Federal Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif made the policy which will be applicable from January 15, 2024.

He said that people traveling abroad can now get the latest smartphone models through installments. Dr. Saif said that this policy has been prepared after extensive consultation with the stakeholders of the telecom industry. The primary objective is to promote responsible financial behavior and facilitate continued growth in smartphone penetration.

Govt Introduces Mobile Phone On Installment Program in Pakistan

In an effort to protect investors from defaults, measures such as blocking mobile phones and possibly a national identity card for defaulters will be introduced. Emphasized the importance of establishing a robust mechanism to ensure the protection of investors and the success of the policy.

The telecom landscape is all set to witness a paradigm shift. Because the policy allows companies to offer smartphones directly to consumers through flexible installment plans. This initiative is particularly beneficial for the economically backward sections of the society which will pave the way for increasing the use of mobile broadband.

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Punjab winter vacations extension news notification, schools timings changed

Punjab Winter Vacations

Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that Punjab winter vacations will not be extended in educational institutions across the province. All Government and private schools across Punjab will reopen on Wednesday 10 January 2024 with revised timings.

However, he said school hours will be adjusted due to extreme weather. Read a post by Mohsin Naqvi on social media platform ‘X’, fondly called Twitter.

“Due to the ongoing winter wave, schools will resume on January 10, 2024. From January 10 to 22, schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Jackets and warm clothing are highly advised,”

Winter Vacation in Punjab 2024 new notification today

The official new notification regarding winter vacation in Punjab 2024 and change in the timings of schools of Punjab has been issued today.

Punjab winter vacations extension news notification, schools timings changed

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CM Punjab Informed About The Extension Of Winter Vacations

The Interim Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, during his visit to Lahore Zoo, informed about the extension of winter vacations in educational institutions of Punjab. He announced that the winter vacation for students will be extended based on the recommendations of the education department. The current winter vacation period is till January 9, 2024.

Earlier, fake news about the extension of winter vacations in Punjab was doing the rounds on social media platforms. This has created confusion among students and parents. who considered the Punjab government’s notification of public holidays to be wrong.

During his visit, Chief Minister Punjab spoke about the continuous problem of smog and fog which caused difficulties to the passengers. Expressing his concern, Naqvi said that earlier there was no fog in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, but now it persists in these areas as well.

Highlighting the impact on aviation, he said that due to low visibility, the airports of Faisalabad, Sialkot and Lahore are often closed due to fog. In an attempt to counter the visibility challenges, Naqvi mentioned plans for artificial rain in the event of adequate cloud cover, and emphasized the current lack of sufficient cloud cover.

 

Dirham To Pkr

UAE dirham has become cheaper against Pakistani PKR

Dirham to PKR

The PKR is stronger against the dirham. In the United Arab Emirates, the Pakistani and Indian rupees appreciated against the UAE dirham, while the Bangladeshi taka remained stable

According to Arab media, on January 4, 2024, the UAE’s 1 AED reached Rs 76.50 against the Pakistani rupee (PKR). Now one thousand Pakistani rupees will get 13.07 dirhams.

According to the report, the value of the UAE dirham has decreased by 3 paise to Rs 22.55 against the Indian rupee. While the Bangladeshi taka is stable at 29.95 taka.

It should be noted that the value of the US dollar decreased by 27 paise against the rupee in the Pakistan Interbank, after which the rate became 281.45 rupees.

Imam of Muhammad Mosque in New Jersey was shot dead

New Jersey: Imam Hassan Sharif of the Muhammad Mosque was martyred in a shooting incident in the American state of New Jersey

According to international media, Imam of Hassan Sharif Mosque in Newark, New Jersey was targeted outside the mosque. The assailants fled after firing.

Police officials say that the investigation into the incident outside the mosque is ongoing. Hassan Sharif has been serving as a Transport Security Officer at Newark International Airport since 2006.

After the firing, a heavy police force has been deployed outside the mosque. After the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the incidence of Islamophobia in America has increased.

WhatsApp will end free Google Drive storage for chat backup in 2024

WhatsApp will end free Google Drive storage for chat backup in 2024

Bad news for WhatsApp users. The free Google Drive storage backup provided to Android users to store their chat history, including photos and videos, is being discontinued by social networking platform WhatsApp in 2024, which is owned by Meta.

Recent changes suggest that users will soon have to choose between opting for a Google One subscription or saving their WhatsApp data on Google Drive against the 15GB storage limit. Google wrote in a post in November announcing the new changes

“In a major development, WhatsApp backups on Android will soon start counting towards your Google account’s cloud storage limit, similar to how WhatsApp backups are handled on other mobile platforms. The change will first roll out to WhatsApp beta users from December 2023, then gradually to all WhatsApp users on Android starting next year”.

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According to the firm’s statement, WhatsApp will start notifying users 30 days in advance with a banner under WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup, and the new modification will roll out to all users in 2024. Our version of the WhatsApp beta app has now started showing the message

“Backups will start using your Google storage in the next few months.”

Although buying a Google One subscription is an obvious option for WhatsApp users who use more storage than the 15GB limit. Still the firm allows users to transfer data between Android devices.

today Petrol Price In Pakistan - Expected fuel prices

OGRA Petrol Prices in Pakistan from January 1, 2024

Petrol Prices In Pakistan

The caretaker government of Pakistan has decided to maintain the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) till the first fortnight of the new year 2024.

As per the current prices, petrol will now be sold at Rs 267.34 per litre, while high speed diesel will be priced at Rs 276.21 per litre from January 1st, 2024.

Product New Prices
MS Petrol 267.34
Hi-Speed Diesel 276.21
Kerosene (SKO) 191.02
Light Diesel Oil (LDO) 164.64

Prices depend on current tax rates and import prices, which are mainly due to fluctuations and increases in international oil prices.

The caretaker government’s decision to pass on the benefit of international prices to consumers is aimed at providing relief in these tough economic times. It demonstrates the administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and its understanding of the challenges facing the people of Pakistan.

 

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Winter Vacations Extended in Punjab till January 9, 2024

Winter Vacations Extended in Punjab

Good news for students. The Punjab government has extended the winter vacations in other cities of the province including Lahore. Notification continues

A cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi in which it was decided to extend winter vacations in schools across the province. The official notification for extension of winter vacation 2024 has been issued by the Punjab Government.

According to news, winter holidays in Punjab cities have been extended due to the current smog and bad weather in the region. Due to extreme cold, parents have also requested for extension of holidays.

Over the past week, students and parents have been concerned about the possible expansion, with several false reports circulating on social media. However, it has now been confirmed that winter holidays in Punjab, which started from December 18, have been extended till January 9.