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PTA Grants 5G Licenses to Jazz, Ufone, Zong for Commercial Services

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) formally authorized Cellular Mobile Operators Jazz, Ufone, and Zong to commence 5G commercial services across Pakistan. All three operators will roll out 5G in a phased manner to ensure high-quality user experience. CMOs are required to publish updated lists on their official websites identifying covered areas and 5G-enabled compatible mobile handset models.

British Council China SCRM £350k Contract Amendment

The British Council has published a contract amendment notice for China SCRM services valued at £350,000 CNY (below the relevant threshold) under the UK Procurement Act 2023. The contract was awarded to Beijing Zongqu Technology Co., Ltd., a company based in Beijing, China, with performance dates from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2027 (1 year, 1 day duration). The contract is classified under CPV code 79341000 - Advertising services.

Solid Dispersions Having Stabilized Emulsion Particles Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260096994A1 for solid dispersion compositions containing active pharmaceutical ingredients and dispersion carriers. The application covers methods of dissolving API with carriers, combining with anti-solvent containing surfactant to form emulsions, and removing solvent to achieve predetermined particle size ranges. The application notably includes Compound (1) (zongertinib).

State v. Zongker - Jail Credit Statutory Interpretation

The Kansas Supreme Court declined the State's request to overrule State v. Ervin, 320 Kan. 287 (2025), which held that a jail credit statute requires credit for all time spent incarcerated regardless of whether some time was credited against another sentence. The court rejected arguments that Ervin produced absurd results, conflicted with other statutes, or misread legislative intent. The sentence was vacated in part and the case remanded.