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japan e-visa

Japan launches e-visa for tourists from 10 countries – Apply online

Traveling to Japan just got a whole lot easier. Japan has introduced a digital e-visa system, making it easier for tourists from selected countries to visit for up to 90 days.

As of May 23, 2025, Japan has officially launched its new Japan eVisa system, allowing short-term tourists to apply for visas completely online.

The move marks a significant change in the way foreign travelers enter the country, especially as Japan prepares for major international events, such as the 2025 Osaka Expo. Tourists no longer need to visit Japanese embassies or consulates for short-term travel, at least not in most cases.

Japan e visa eligible countries:

Travelers residing in the following countries or regions are now eligible to apply online through the official JAPAN eVISA website:

  1. Australia
  2. Brazil
  3. Cambodia
  4. Canada
  5. Saudi Arabia
  6. Singapore
  7. South Africa
  8. Taiwan
  9. United Kingdom
  10. USA

Documents required for japan e visa:

  1. It is necessary to hold an ordinary passport.
  2. Online via JAPAN eVISA or through authorized travel agencies (for some countries).
  3. The visa issuance notice must be shown directly on a device connected to the internet at airport check-in.

How to apply for japan e visa:

Eligible travelers can apply online through the official Japan e-Visa portal.

  • Select your country or region of residence from the dropdown list.
  • Register a new user account using your email address.
  • Log in with your credentials to start your visa application.
  • Fill in your personal details exactly as they appear in your passport.
  • Upload a digital passport photo and scanned passport biodata page.
  • Provide your travel itinerary and accommodation details.
  • Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality.
  • Pay online (amount may vary depending on nationality).
  • Save the confirmation receipt for your records.

Japan e visa processing time:

Processing usually takes a few business days. You may be asked to go to the local Japanese embassy or consulate for an interview (in rare cases).

Morocco announces fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students

If you are traveling to Japan for reasons other than tourism—including work, study, family reunion, or long-term residence—you will still need to apply through the traditional visa process through Japanese embassies or consulates. These visas are still issued as physical stickers placed in your passport.

expected petrol and diesel price in pakistan

Petrol prices have been significantly increased from June 16, 2025

The government has significantly increased the prices of petroleum products. From June 16, 2025, the price of petrol has increased to Rs 258.43 per liter.

A statement issued by the Finance Division said that the federal government has decided to increase the prices of petroleum products based on the recommendations of OGRA and relevant ministries.

The federal government has increased the price of petrol per liter by Rs 4.80, after which the new price of petrol per liter has increased from Rs 253.63 to Rs 258.43.

Similarly, the price of high-speed diesel has been increased by Rs 7.95 per liter, resulting in its price increasing from Rs 254.64 per liter to Rs 262.59 per liter.

The announcement states that the new prices of petroleum products will be effective immediately for the next 15 days.

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Jobs in mandi bahauddin

Jobs in Mandi Bahauddin Canal Division 2025-26 Irrigation Deptt

Irrigation Department of Mandi Bahauddin Canal Division announces job opportunities in Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab. 

Applications are invited for the following temporary work charge posts in the office of the Executive Engineer, Mandi Bahauddin Canal Division, Mandi Bahauddin for the financial year 2025-26. Selected candidates will be assigned duties as per the requirement.

Sr. No. Position Eligibility Criteria
1 Baildar Healthy and hard worker
2 Canal Patwari Know the work of Patwari
3 Data Entry Operator Matric with computer course

Last Date to apply:

Applications can be made for the latest government human resources jobs and others of the Irrigation Department till June 19, 2025 or as per the last date in the newspaper advertisement.

Terms and Conditions:

  1. Only residents of Punjab are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to those residing within the jurisdiction of Mandi Bahauddin District (Mandi Bahauddin Canal Division, Mandi Bahauddin).
  2. Applications should be written on plain paper, accompanied by attested copies of domicile certificate, national identity card, educational certificates, and experience certificates.
  3. All positions are purely temporary. No candidate will seek permanent employment through any court or forum, nor will they demand permanent status.
  4. The selected work charge employees will be hired for the financial year 2025-26 only.
  5. Old or previously submitted applications will not be considered.
  6. The employer reserves the right to terminate any employee without prior notice.
  7. No travel allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
  8. Salaries will be as per the Government of Punjab’s approved pay scale.
  9. Applications received after the stipulated date will not be entertained.
  10. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at 11:00 AM on 26.06.2025 at the office of the Executive Engineer, Mandi Bahauddin Canal Division, Mandi Bahauddin, located at Canal Colony Mandi Bahauddin.
  11. Candidates must bring their original documents at the time of the interview, otherwise they will not be considered.

Jobs in mandi bahauddin

Summer Solstice and Strawberry Full Moon

Strawberry Full Moon June 2025: When, Where, and How to See It

The full Strawberry Moon 2025 rises on Thursday evening, casting a pink glow behind the afternoon rain showers.

The Strawberry Moon’s name does not come from its color, but rather its appearance, which actually occurs during the summer strawberry harvest.

Strawberry moon date and time:

The moon will be visible in the sky on the night of June 10 and the morning of June 11, rising at about 8:30 a.m. EST and setting at about 3:44 a.m. The best time to view will be around dusk on Tuesday.

As the moon rises above the horizon, it may take on a warm hue due to atmospheric scattering.

Adding to its uniqueness, the 2025 Strawberry Moon is a micromoon — a full moon that occurs when the celestial body is near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit. This means it will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a typical full moon, making it appear farther away in the night sky.

April’s Full Pink Moon will occur in 2025

This year brings an even rarer twist: The Strawberry Moon coincides with a major lunar eclipse, an event that only happens once every 18 to 19 years. During this event, the moon’s path across the sky is at its lowest angle, causing it to rise and set unusually far north or south, and appear lower in the sky than usual – a stunning visual treat for skywatchers and astronomers.

US Fully Funded Scholarships For Pakistani Students 2023

Morocco announces fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students

The Kingdom of Morocco has offered 10 fully funded scholarships to Pakistani students for admission to Moroccan public institutions of higher, technical and professional education for the academic year 2025-26.

According to an announcement by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, these scholarships are open to Pakistani and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) citizens in fields such as medical studies, engineering, management sciences, veterinary sciences, and architecture.

Students can apply for undergraduate, masters, or PhD programs, the eligibility criteria including academic qualifications and age limit. The last date to register online is Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM Pakistan time.

US Fully Funded Scholarships For Pakistani Students

Applicants must be citizens of Pakistan or Azad Jammu and Kashmir and must not hold dual citizenship. Candidates applying for undergraduate programs must have completed at least 12 years of education (F.Sc or A-level) and must not be more than 23 years of age.

Master’s applicants need 16 years of relevant education, while PhD candidates need to have completed at least 18 years in a relevant field. Depending on the level of study, a valid HAT or USAT score is mandatory, and nominations will be based on these test scores.

How to apply for Morocco Scholarships:

  • Interested students should apply online through the HEC portal at scholarship.hec.gov.pk under the Moroccan Government Scholarship Program.
  • At this stage, there is no need to submit hard copies of documents.
  • Shortlisted candidates will later be required to provide other relevant documents including academic transcripts, motivation letter, letters of recommendation, medical certificate, and police clearance certificate and, if employed, a no objection certificate from their employer.

Candidates should refer to the official HEC portal for complete details and eligibility.

Cement price in Pakistan today

A slight decrease was recorded in cement prices in Pakistan

The retail price of cement in Pakistan saw a slight decrease last week.

According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average retail price of cement per bag in the northern cities of the country was recorded at Rs 1,413, which is 0.37 percent lower than the previous week.

During the period under review, the average retail price of cement per bag in the southern cities of the country was recorded at Rs. 1,428, which was also Rs. 1,428 last week.

According to statistics, during the past week, the average retail price of cement per sack in Islamabad was Rs 1,402, Rawalpindi Rs 1,386, Gujranwala Rs 1,449, Sialkot Rs 1,420, Lahore Rs 1,464, Faisalabad Rs 1,400, Sargodha Rs 1,398, Multan Rs 1416, Bahawalpur Rs 1450, Peshawar Rs 1,402 and Bannu Rs 1,360.

During the past week, the average retail price of cement per sack in Karachi was recorded at Rs. 1,360, Hyderabad Rs. 1,399, Sukkur Rs. 1,500, Larkana Rs. 1,416, Quetta Rs. 1,450 and Khuzdar Rs. 1,443.

 

Electricity and light load shedding schedule in mandi bahauddin

Electricity Load shedding schedule June 2025 in Mandi Bahauddin

Gujranwala Electric Power Company Organization (GEPCO) today released the electricity load shedding schedule for June 2025 in Mandi Bahauddin, Phalia and Malikwal.

Date Feeder Name Grid Station Name
01-06-2025
15-06-2025
18-06-2025
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Wasu
Phalia Road
Crystal		 132 KV Mandi Bahauddin
23-06-2025
26-06-2025
30-06-2025		 Gulshan Iqbal
Canal
Jholana
Sufi City		 132 KV Mandi Bahauddin
02-06-2025
16-06-2025
19-06-2025
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Bohat 132KV Phalia
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Iqbal Town
Main Bazar Phalia
Dhal Dhola
Mandi Road		 132KV Phalia
15-06-2025
19-06-2025
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Phalia City
Lak
Dharekan
Gujrat Road		 132KV Phalia
18-06-2025
23-06-2025		 Pindi Kalu 132KV Helan
03-06-2025
18-06-2025
23-06-2025		 Murala 132KV Helan
17-06-2025
21-06-2025
24-06-2025
28-06-2025		 Saida 132KV Kuthiala Sheikhan
14-06-2025
17-06-2025
21-06-2025
24-06-2025
28-06-2025		 Gojra
Rukkan
Gohar
Kuthiala Sheikhan
Qadirabad
Farrukh Pur
Bhakhay Wal
Bosal		 132KV Kuthiala Sheikhan
21-06-2025
24-06-2025		 Makkewal 132KV Kuthiala Sheikhan
01-06-2025
15-06-2025
19-06-2025
22-06-2025
26-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Mandi Bahauddin City
Sohawa		 132KV Mandi Bahauddin
01-06-2025
15-06-2025
22-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Gurrah
Shah Taj
Katchery Road
Complex
Al Asar Mall
Shafqatabad
Khewa		 132KV Mandi Bahauddin

Light Schedule in Mandi Bahauddin Today

  • According to the notification of Electricity Load Shedding Schedule issued by the GEPCO, on 1st June 2025, the light of Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad, Khewa, Mandi Bahauddin City, Sohawa, Wasu, Phalia Road, and Crystal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 2, 16 June 2025, the light of Bohat feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 3rd June 2025, the light of Murala feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 14th June 2025, the light of Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 15th June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad, Khewa, Mandi Bahauddin City and Sohawa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 17th June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 18 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Pindi Kalu and Murala feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 19 June, the light of Bohat, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Mandi Bahauddin City and Sohawa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 19th June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal, Makkewal and Saida feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 22 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, bohat, Iqbal Town, Main Bazar Phalia, Dhal Dhola Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Mandi Bahauddin City, Sohawa, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad and Khewa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 23 June, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Jholana, Sufi City, Pindi Kalu and Murala feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 24 June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal and Makkewal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 25 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Bohat, Iqbal Town, , Main Bazar Phalia, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan and Gujrat Road feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 26 June, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Jholana, Sufi City, Mandi Bahauddin City and Sohawa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 28 June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal and Bosal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 29 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Bohat, Iqbal Town, , Main Bazar Phalia, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Mandi Bahauddin City, Sohawa, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad and Khewa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 30 June, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Jholana, Sufi City feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.

State bank of Pakistan (SBP) announces holiday in Banks

State Bank has announced holiday on May 28th Youm-e-Takbir

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a holiday on Youm-e-Takbir. According to the notification, all branches of the central bank and private banks will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28.

The government has declared May 28 a public holiday across Pakistan in connection with Youm-e-Takbir.

The notification states that on Wednesday, May 28, all sub-offices, including the head office of the State Bank, and all branches of private banks will remain closed and the staff will be on leave.

Govt proposes to provide energy-saving fans on easy installments

The government has prepared a national plan to replace high-power fans. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has approved a proposal to provide interest free energy-saving fans to the public on easy installments.

The IMF will also be consulted on a scheme to provide fans to the public on easy installments without interest.

Sources in the Finance Ministry say that the project to install energy-saving fans will be announced in the upcoming budget. Under the project, consumers will be able to install energy-efficient fans with the financial assistance of banks. Consumers will be able to pay for these fans in installments through electricity bills.

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According to the report, replacing AC fans with DC fans will save up to 5,000 MW of electricity. The Prime Minister has ordered the public to prepare various proposals for relief in electricity bills.

Motorway and National Highway Police New Challan Rates and Toll plaza tax

Lahore Traffic Police introduced 5 new traffic laws

Lahore Traffic Police has recently introduced a bold and strict new traffic laws to curb traffic violations and reduce the number of fatal accidents on the roads.

In a significant move, they have decided to stop issuing challans (fines) for major traffic violations. Instead, violators will now face direct arrest or an FIR (First Information Report).

Traffic Police New Laws

  1. Unregistered vehicles: Most of these are two-wheelers that are attached to vehicles and often go unnoticed. These vehicles are now being strictly checked.
  2. One-way violation: So far, 536 people have been arrested for driving the wrong way. This dangerous act not only leads to accidents but also creates major traffic jams.
  3. Underage driving: Authorities are planning new laws to hold parents accountable as well. They will be considered aggressors and could face legal action if their underage children are caught driving.
  4. Overloading Loader Rickshaws: Many rickshaws are so overloaded that the driver cannot see behind them. This leads to accidents and creates serious safety hazards.
  5. Reckless Driving: Speeding, unnecessary overtaking, and dangerous driving patterns will no longer be tolerated.

This step is being taken to make people more serious about traffic rules. According to officials, many drivers ignore challans and continue to break the law, which puts lives at risk. Therefore, now the traffic police will take strict legal action on the spot.

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Another important step involves creating a digital footprint of every violation. This means that if someone breaks the law, the record will be stored online as evidence.

Also, once an FIR is filed, the violator will not be able to get a job in the police or any government department in the future. This adds to the long-term consequences of their actions.

This new policy by the Lahore Traffic Police shows that they are serious about making the roads safe for everyone. It is now up to the public to follow the rules and drive responsibly.