In a move to conserve energy, the Sindh government has issued a notification for the closure of all public and private educational institutions across the province from March 16 to 31. The notification, issued by the School Education Department, states that all exams will be conducted as per the scheduled timetable, and the spring break will not affect the examination process.
According to the notification, all schools will remain closed from March 16 to 31, while online classes will be conducted to ensure continuity of education. The department has also assured that the closure of schools will not affect the exam schedule.
Meanwhile, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an initiative to ensure the accuracy and stability of the national identity card system. Sources say that PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has stated that the nation is at war on two fronts, referring to the ongoing tensions with Iran and the economic challenges faced by the country.
In other news, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman has said that it is unprecedented for a trust to be asked to step down from its position. British High Commissioner Jean Mary has stated that the purpose of her visit to Pakistan was to meet with senior politicians, but declined to reveal the agenda of her meeting.
The Islamabad High Court has announced a four-day working week, with courts to remain open from Tuesday to Friday. In a separate development, the National Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker have returned their protocol staff to the government as part of austerity measures.
In a statement, the Minister of Information has said that 65 terrorists and their associates were targeted in a recent air raid in Afghanistan. The opposition parliamentary party, led by Mahmood Achakzai, has convened an emergency meeting to discuss the current situation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that the final sighting of the moon for the month of Shawwal will be announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. In a separate incident, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Karachi has raided a building in DHA Phase 2 Extension, where a organized scam center was found to be operating.
In a tragic incident, a three-year-old boy died after falling into an open manhole in Rawalpindi. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the teachings of Hazrat Ali are a beacon of justice, courage, and humanity.
In other international news, former US President Donald Trump has said that the war between the US and Iran will end when he decides to end it. The Iranian government has claimed that it has launched over 3,133 attacks on Gulf countries, including 783 missile attacks and 2,350 drone strikes.
Sources within the Iranian government have revealed that the country has carried out 37 waves of missile and drone attacks, targeting Israeli and US military bases in the Middle East.
