{
  "id": 13781987,
  "title": "Punjab Clarifies Viral Colleges and Universities Holiday Notification",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/punjab-clarifies-viral-colleges-and-universities-holiday-notification",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:39:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/11/punjab-clarifies-viral-colleges-and-universities-holiday-notification/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) has issued a statement to debunk a circulating notification alleging that all public and private colleges and universities in the province will observe a holiday on Monday, October 12, 2026. The department cautioned against the dissemination of misleading notifications on social media platforms. According to the HED, colleges and universities will remain operational on the stated date, contradicting the claim made in the fabricated alert. The fabricated notification, which appeared on October 11, falsely attributed its origin to the Punjab Higher Education Department, citing the province's law and order situation as justification for the proposed closures. However, the department categorically denied the notification's legitimacy and advised the public to verify any such announcements through official channels prior to sharing. The HED has previously cautioned against the spread of false notifications and has established a specialized verification cell to mitigate confusion caused by unsubstantiated announcements. The department has also provided a helpline number, 042-99210039-42, for individuals to confirm the authenticity of notifications and circulars. The HED emphasized the importance of relying on its official communications and refraining from the dissemination of unverified information regarding educational institutions. The Punjab Clarifies Viral Colleges and Universities Holiday Notification article first appeared on ProPakistani.",
  "summary": "The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) has clarified that a notification claiming all public and private colleges and universities across … Read More The post Punjab Clarifies Viral Colleges and Universities Holiday Notification appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}