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Wikipedia turns 25; founder Jimmy Wales says platform grew against all odds
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (504+ words) New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Wikipedia, billed to be the world's largest online information platform, whose millions of open source articles are powered by an army of "volunteer editors", turned 25 on Thursday, as it launched a year-long campaign to mark its…...
IT ministry takes up communications device safety issue; mobile phone players say routine consultation
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (338+ words) New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI) The IT and electronics ministry has taken over discussions on safety standards in mobile phones and other communication devices from the telecom department to meet requirement under a telecom security assurance norm, official sources said. According…...
Postal Department to discontinue certain outward international letter mail services from Jan 1
2+ week, 1+ day ago (376+ words) New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) The Postal Department on Tuesday said certain outward international letter mail services, including registered small packet service, will be discontinued with effect from January 1, 2026. The move aims to address challenges such as limited or no tracking…...
2 PIA employees' services terminated for smuggling mobile phones from Canada
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (150+ words) have lost their jobs for smuggling expensive mobile phones from Canada, an official said on Thursday. PIA senior officer Athar Awan on Thursday told PTI the management terminated air hostess Asifa Naz ... Lahore, Jan 23 (PTI) Two employees of Pakistan International…...