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village kotli afghana mandi bahauddin

Kotli Afghana کوٹلی افغاناں

Village: Kotli Afghana کوٹلی افغاناں

By: Muhammad Riaz Anjum

Introduction:

My Village Kotli Afghana کوٹلی افغاناں is neighborhood of Famous and historic village Mong. Total population is about 10،000. The Village Kotli Afganan is surrounded by two canals I.e Qadirabad link & Lower Jhelum canal feeder in the east side, upper Jhelum canal on the South side and River Jhelum on the North side & historic village Mong on West side.

Rasul Barrage was built in 1963-64 on river Jhelum  in the north of my Village. Most of the population is engaged in farming, few are serving in government departments, few are abroad in Europe and Middle East strengthening the economy of the country. Main crops being produced are wheat, rice and sugarcane.

village kotli afghana mandi bahauddin

The Punjab University of Technology Rasul is located at a distance of  3 kilometers from my village.

Social Personalities of Village:

  • Ch. Ghulam Haider
  • Ch. Muhammad Ilyas
  • Ch. Aftab Ahmed
  • Ch. Ghulam Fareed
  • Mehar Altaf Ahmed

Highly Qualified Personalities:

  • Engineer Riaz Anjum
  • Ch. Ghulam Haider
  • Ch. Ghulam Fareed
  • Ch. Aftab Ahmed
  • Ch. Muhammad Ilyas
  • Ch. Afrasiab (advocate)
  • Megan Gulzar Sajid (Advocate)

Schools and Colleges

  1. Government Girls Middle School
  2. Government boys middle school

Problems of the Village:

No gas despite of the fact that gas pipe line is 0.50  km away from the village on main Kharian Mandi Road

May Allah Bless This Village (AAMEEN)

Information was provided by Muhammad Riaz Anjum

riazanjum99@yahoo.com

03101796850

 

Can a foreigner buy a home in Canada? Not So Fast

Canada announced the lifting of visa requirements for 13 countries

Canada has allowed citizens of 13 new countries to enter without a visa. These travelers will now only need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which can be obtained through a simple and quick online process.

The announcement was made by Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser. He said the decision aims to strengthen Canada’s international relations and make the travel process easier for travelers.

The 13 newly added countries are:

  1. Antigua and Barbuda
  2. Argentina
  3. Costa Rica
  4. Morocco
  5. Panama
  6. Philippines
  7. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  8. Saint Lucia
  9. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  10. Seychelles
  11. Thailand
  12. Trinidad and Tobago
  13. Uruguay

Citizens of these countries will be eligible for an eTA if they have obtained a Canadian visa within the last 10 years or have an active US non-immigrant visa. This facility is for air travel only and allows stays of up to six months for tourism or business purposes.

Saudi Arabia banned multiple-entry visas for 14 countries

All you need is a passport, email address, internet access, and a credit card to apply. The fee is just 7 Canadian dollars (about 5 US dollars) and most approvals are granted within minutes.

Travelers from outside these countries, or those who wish to travel to Canada by land or sea, will still need a regular visitor visa.

حکومت نے 53 ہزار پاکستانیوں کے پاسپورٹ بلاک کر دیئے

According to the government, this measure will not only promote tourism and trade, but also reduce the burden on immigration services and improve the processing time of applications.

election vacations in Pakistan - Summer Vacation in Punjab - Expected dates

Summer vacations 2025 likely to begin earlier in Punjab schools

Good news has emerged regarding early and long summer vacations for children in 2025. In view of the threat of heatwave, PDMA has written a letter to the Department of School Education, Higher Education.

According to News, in view of the forecast of an unusual increase in the intensity of heat in Punjab, there is a possibility of summer vacations in educational institutions.

A formal letter has been prepared and sent by the PDMA. It has been informed that after the end of Ramadan 2025, the intensity of heat has increased across the country, while Punjab is likely to be affected by the heat wave. That is why the PDMA has proposed summer vacations in Punjab for 2025.

In the letter, the PDMA has taken the position that the working hours of schools should be changed, while in case of further increase in the intensity of heat, summer vacations should be announced soon.

Punjab SED new school timings after Eid holidays 2025

The letter further states that uninterrupted availability of clean and cold water should be ensured in schools and colleges during extreme heat. Children should be given clear instructions to use light, loose-fitting clothes and outdoor activities should be banned immediately.

Ventilation, fans and cooling systems of classrooms should also be kept functional. First aid counters should be established in schools and trained staff should be put on duty during heat waves.

According to the Meteorological Department, there is a risk of a sudden increase in temperature by 4 to 7 degrees, and this situation could prove dangerous for citizens.

Summer Solstice and Strawberry Full Moon

April’s Full Pink Moon will occur in April 2025

The first full moon of spring, known as the Pink Moon, will rise on Friday, April 12, 2025, offering a spectacular view across North America and beyond.

Although it won’t actually look pink, the moon’s name comes from the pink phlox flowers that bloom in early spring, signaling the arrival of the season. The full moon will reach its peak at 8:23 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 12.

It will rise in the eastern sky just an hour before the peak of the full moon in some areas, a rare occurrence.

The first Super Blue Moon will be shown in Pakistan

For people in eastern North America, including New York and Los Angeles, the moon will rise near sunset. In New York, sunset is at 7:32 PM EDT, and moonrise is at 7:31 PM EDT.

In Los Angeles, sunset will be at 7:22 p.m. PDT, and the moon will rise at 7:26 p.m. PDT. Meanwhile, in London, the moon will rise at 8:52 a.m. BST on Sunday, April 13, followed by sunset at 7:53 p.m.

Is pink moon visible in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, the full Pink Moon will be visible on Sunday, April 13, 2025, with moonrise in Karachi at approximately 9:08 UTC. The full moon will be visible all night, as it rises in the east at sunset and sets in the west at sunrise.

This full moon is also important in its connection to Easter. It is the “Paschal Moon,” the first full moon after the spring equinox, which determines the date of Easter Sunday. This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20.

Looking ahead, the next full moon will be the Flower Moon on May 12, 2025. There are a total of 12 full moons in 2025, including three supermoons and two total lunar eclipses, one of which will be visible in Karachi on September 7-8.

Saudi Arabia Passport Sticker Visa System

Saudi Arabia banned multiple-entry visas for 14 countries

Saudi Arabia has revised its visa policies for travelers from 14 countries, including Pakistan, banning multiple-entry visas for business, tourism and family visits due to the annual Hajj period.

The new visa policy rules came into effect from February 1, 2025. Previously, visitors from these 14 countries could obtain a one-year multiple-entry visa. Now, they can only obtain a single-entry visa for 30 days. This rule applies to tourists, business visitors, and family visitors.

This change affects travelers from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen.

Saudi Arabia has announced a new visit visa policy for 14 countries

Meanwhile, there have been no changes to Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residential visas. Hajj travelers should register early, update their health information, and add the names of accompanying pilgrims.

Saudi authorities have cited several reasons behind this decision. Primarily, the top concern is unauthorized participation in the Hajj. Previously, many pilgrims entered Saudi Arabia on multiple-entry visas but stayed illegally to perform Hajj. As a result, this created overcrowding and security risks.

The second reason was illegal employment. Some travelers entered Saudi Arabia on business or family visas but engaged in unauthorized work. Naturally, this practice violated visa regulations and caused labor market irregularities.

 

election vacations in Pakistan - Summer Vacation in Punjab - Expected dates

Punjab SED new school timings after Eid holidays 2025

The Punjab Education Department (SED) has announced new school timings for the summer season from April to October 2025 after the Eid holidays.

According to a notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department, the new school hours will be effective from April 7 to October 15, 2025.

Punjab New School Timing For Students

School Type Days Timings
Single Shift Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Single Shift Friday 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Double Shift (Morning) Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Double Shift (Morning) Friday 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Double Shift (Evening) Monday to Thursday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Double Shift (Evening) Friday 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

According to the notification, single-shift schools will start at 7:30 am and end at 1:00 pm from Monday to Thursday. These schools will close at 11 pm on Friday.

For Insaf Afternoon, Double Shift schools, the morning shift will begin at 7:30 AM and end at 12:00 PM Monday through Thursday. On Friday, the morning shift will end at 11:30 PM.

The schools with double shifts, the second shift will begin at 12:00 p.m, Monday through Thursday and end at 4:00 p.m. On Friday, the second shift will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Punjab New School Timing For Teachers

School Type Days Timings Activity
Single Shift Monday to Thursday 7:15 AM to 1:30 PM Resource preparation and lesson planning for classes
Single Shift Friday 7:45 AM to 11:45 AM Resource preparation and lesson planning for classes
Double Shift (Morning) Monday to Thursday 7:15 AM to 12:30 PM CPD, academic & co-curricular activities, etc.
Double Shift (Morning) Friday 7:15 AM to 11:45 AM CPD, academic & co-curricular activities, etc.
Double Shift (Evening) Monday to Thursday 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM School enhancement activities during school hours and on alternate Saturdays
Double Shift (Evening) Friday 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM School enhancement activities during school hours and on alternate Saturdays
All Schools Alternate Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Additional activities

The Chief Executive Officers (DEA) are allowed to adjust the opening and closing times of boys and girls schools by 15 minutes in each case. The notification is signed by Secretary School Education Government of Punjab Khalid Nazir Wattoo (PAS).

At the end of the notification, all Chief Executive Officers (District Education Authorities) of Punjab have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the new working hours. Any negligence or non-compliance by CEOs (DEA) will be dealt with as per the law.

Electricity and light load shedding schedule in mandi bahauddin

WAPDA Light Schedule in Mandi Bahauddin Today April 2025

GEPCO has released the light schedule for April 2025 in Mandi Bahauddin, Phalia and Malikwal today.

Date Feeder Name
15/04/2025
19-04-2025
22-04-2025
29-04-2025		 Gojra
Rukkan
Sahna/Jayya
Nain
Saida
Mianwal
Gohar
Kuthiala Sheikhan
Qadirabad
Farrukh Pur
Bhekhe Wal
Bosal
Makkewal
Dera Mian Sahib
13-04-025
20-04-2025
27-04-2025		 Mandi Bahauddin City
Gurrah
Shah Taj
Wasu
Katchery Road
Crystal
Complex
Sohawa
Al Asar Mall
Shafqatabad
10-04-2025
13-04-2025
17-04-2025
20-04-2025
24-04-2025
27-04-2025		 Gulshan Iqbal
Canal
Phalia Road
Jhulana
Sufi City
08-04-2025
13-04-2025
16-04-2025
20-04-2025
23-04-2025
27-04-2025		 Khewa
14-04-2025
17-04-2025		 Mong
17/04/2025 New Rasul
24/04/2025 Malaikwal City
Miani
Islam Pura
16-04-2025
23-04-2025
26-04-2025
30-04-2025		 Iqbal Town
Bohat
Main Bazar
Dhal Dhola
Mandi Road
09-04-2025
12-04-2025
16-04-2025
19-04-2025
23-04-2025
26-04-2025
30-04-2025		 Phalia City
Luk
Dharekan
Gujrat road

Light Schedule in Mandi Bahauddin 2025

  • According to the light schedule shared by WAPDA today in Mandi Bahauddin, on 8th april 2025, the light of Khewa feeder will be closed from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 9th april, the light of Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 10th april, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Phalia Road, Jholana and Sufi City will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 12th April, the light of Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 13th April, the light of Mandi Bahauddin City, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Wasu, Katchery Road, Crystal, Complex, Sohawa, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad, Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Phalia Road, Jholana, Sufi City and Khewa Feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 14th April, the light of Mong feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 15th April, the light of Gojra, Rukkan, Sahna/Jayya, Nain, Saida, Mianwal, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhekheway, Bosal, Makkewal and Dera Mian Sahib will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 16th April, the light of Iqbal Town, Bohat, Main Bazar, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road and Khewa feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 17th April the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Phalia Road, Jholana, Sufi City, Mong and New Rasul will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 19th April, Gojra, Rukkan, Sahna/Jayya, Nain, Saida, Mianwal, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhekheway, Bosal, Makkewal, Dera Mian Sahib, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 20th April, the light of Mandi Bahauddin City, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Wasu, Katchery Road, Crystal, Complex, Sohawa, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad, Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Phalia Road, Jholana, Sufi City and Khewa Feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 22nd April, the light of Gojra, Rukkan, Sahna/Jayya, Nain, Saida, Mianwal, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhekheway, Bosal, Makkewal and Dera Mian Sahib will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 23rd April, the light of Iqbal Town, Bohat, Main Bazar, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road and Khewa feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 24th April, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Phalia Road, Jholana, Sufi City, Malikwal City, Miani and Islam Pura feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 26th April, the light of Iqbal Town, Bohat, Main Bazar, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road and Khewa feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 27th April, the light of Mandi Bahauddin City, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Wasu, Katchery Road, Crystal, Complex, Sohawa, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad, Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Phalia Road, Jholana, Sufi City and Khewa Feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 29th April, the light of Gojra, Rukkan, Sahna/Jayya, Nain, Saida, Mianwal, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhekheway, Bosal, Makkewal and Dera Mian Sahib will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 30th April, the light of Iqbal Town, Bohat, Main Bazar, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.

It has become a tradition of WAPDA that every month, in the name of maintenance, they turn off the electricity of different feeders at different times in Mandi Bahauddin, Phalia, Malikwal. Due to which the traders are very worried.

Does the electricity in your area also go out? Are you also facing this problem? Please let us know in the comments. Thank you.

Punjab winter vacations extension news notification, schools timings changed

Notification of Eid holidays in colleges in Punjab 2025

The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) has announced a notification regarding Eid-ul-Fitr holidays 2025/1446 in colleges.

According to a notification issued by the HED, all colleges across Punjab will remain closed from March 28 to April 2 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025.

Eid ul-Fitr holidays have been announced in Pakistan for 2025

عید الفطر پر شہریوں کو نئے کرنسی نوٹ کہاں سے ملیں گے؟

Accordingly, students will get 6 Eid-ul-Fitr holidays this year. Students will be given an extended break to celebrate the festival. After the Eid holidays, all colleges will reopen from Thursday, April 3, 2025.

On the other hand, offices and businesses will remain closed from March 31 to April 2 and will reopen on April 3.

honda pridor

Atlas Honda introduces Pridor 2025 – know price, colors and specs

Atlas Honda has introduced its motorcycle Honda Pridor 2025 in Pakistan. The new model has adopted its usual strategy of minor aesthetic updates rather than mechanical upgrades.

The Honda Pridor retains the same 97.1cc engine, 4-speed transmission, and fuel efficiency as before. The new model introduces new graphics and a fresh color scheme.

Honda Pridor Price in Pakistan 2025

The price of Honda Pridor 2025 in Pakistan is set at Rs. 208,900.

Honda Pridor Specifications

  • Engine and performance
  • 4-stroke OHC air-cooled
  • 97.1 cc
  • 4-speed constant mesh
  • Engine start: Kick starter
  • Weight: 96 kg
  • Fuel tank capacity: 9.7 liters (1.5 L riser)

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Despite the lack of performance improvements, Honda is introducing the 2025 Pridor to the market with “total comfort, maximum performance,” making it a reliable option for daily commuters.

What do you think about the new Pridor 2025 model? Did you like it? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section.

 

Eid Al Fitr holidays for public and private sectors in 2024

Eid ul-Fitr holidays have been announced in Pakistan for 2025

Cabinet division of Government of Pakistan has declared notification regarding Eid Ul-Fitr Holidays 2025/1446. 

According to the notification shared by Cabinet Division, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has been pleased to declare 31st March to 2nd April 2025 (Monday to Wednesday) as a public holidays on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.

عید الفطر پر شہریوں کو نئے کرنسی نوٹ کہاں سے ملیں گے؟

Current Fitrana amount 2025 in Pakistan per person