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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.

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.

NHA has increased motorway and highway toll tax rates 2025

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.

Govt announced Summer Vacations in Punjab - Notification

Punjab government announced summer vacations 2025 in schools

The wait for students is over. The Punjab government has finally announced the summer vacations 2025 for schools.

Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced on Tuesday that summer vacations in all government and private schools across the province will begin from May 28, 2025.

The decision to approve was taken by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif after consultation with the provincial education department and relevant authorities.

“All government and private schools in Punjab will observe summer vacations from May 28 due to extreme heat and to ensure the safety of students and staff,” the statement said.

Punjab New School Timings 2025

The Minister of Education has added that as of May 28, as part of interim measures to reduce exposure to extreme heat, schools will operate under revised hours from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The new schedule will be effective immediately across the province.

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The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has also issued an alert regarding the possibility of a heatwave in areas of southern and central Punjab, urging the public to limit outdoor activities during peak hours.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Office Timing In Ramadan Punjab Pakistan

Ramadan Office Timing 2025 In Punjab

As per notification shared by Punjab Government, Ramadan office timing hours 2025 will be 5 days a week, Monday to Thursday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM. On Friday, the working hours will be from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Ramadan school timing in Punjab 2025 new Notification

Working hours for those working 6 days a week will be from 9:00 am to 02:00 pm Monday to Thursday and Saturday. Friday hours will be from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan will begin on March 2. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held a meeting on February 28 to sight the moon of Ramadan. The meeting was informed that the moon was not sighted in Pakistan, so the first roza in Pakistan will be on Sunday, March 2.

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Ramadan school timing in Punjab 2025 new Notification

The Punjab School Education Department (SED) has officially released a notification, reorganizing the new school hours for Ramadan 2025, which will be seen in all primary, elementary, higher and higher secondary schools in the province.

The new time will apply to single shift and double shift schools in the holy month of Ramadan.

Sindh govt notification for Ramadan school timing 2025

Day Time Shift
Monday to Thursday 08:30 am to 01:00 PM Single Shift
Friday 08:30 am to 12:30 PM Single Shift
Monday to Thursday 08:30 am to 12:30 PM
Morning Shift		 Double Shift/Afternoon
Monday to Thursday 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Evening Shift)		 Double Shift/Afternoon
Friday 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM Double Shift/Afternoon

Ramadan school timing in Punjab 2025

According to a notification issued by the Punjab SED, the single School will open from Monday to Thursday from 08:00 am to 01:00 pm. On Friday, single shift schools will be closed at 12:30 pm.

For a double shift/afternoon school, school at Morning Shift will open from Monday to Thursday from 08:30 am to 12:30 pm.

In the second shift, school will open from Monday to Thursday from 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm. On Friday, the second shift school will open from 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm.

The opening and closing time for girls schools shall be 15 minutes earlier than above motioned timings.

Extension of winter vacation in Punjab schools by one more week

Sindh govt notification for Ramadan school timing 2025

The Sindh government has officially revised a notification outlining school timings for Ramadan 2025, which will be observed in all primary, elementary, high and higher secondary schools across the province, including Karachi.

The updated hours will apply to both single-shift and double-shift schools throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

Revised school timings for Ramadan 2025

According to the revised notification, all single-shift primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools in Sindh will open at 08:00 am and close at 12:30 am from Monday to Thursday and Saturday.

On Friday, all schools will open at 08:00 am and will close at 11:30 am.

Similarly, all double-shift primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools in Sindh will open at 7:30 am and close at 11:30 am during the morning shift from Monday to Thursday and Saturday. During the evening shift, these schools will open from 11:45 am to 2:45 pm.

On Friday, double shift school open open 11:45 am and will close at 1:15 pm.

New School Timing in Ramadan 2025 Notification Sindh

It is expected that the Sindh Education Department will soon make the notification of government new school timing for the month of Ramadan 2025 available for download on its website.

Ramadan Calendar 2025

Parents, students, and school administrators are advised to check regularly for any updates or further modifications regarding school holidays and other announcements related to Ramadan 2025.

The government’s new school timing schedule aims to accommodate students and teachers during the holy month, ensuring that they can comfortably celebrate Ramadan while continuing their academic activities.