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New Australia Core Skills Occupation List 2025 (CSOL) invitation

The wait is over. Australia is inviting applications for skilled workers under the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) in 2025.

Australia continues to be a top destination for skilled immigrants. But with the job market constantly evolving, it’s crucial to know which skills are most in demand. Fortunately, the latest report from Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) gives us a clear picture of what Australia is looking for in 2025.

Consider the CSOL your golden ticket to working in Australia. This list, which is updated annually, is the basis for the core skillset within the Skills in Demand (SID) visa program. Basically, if your occupation is on this list, you’re in luck! Employers can sponsor you for a temporary visa, which could open the door to a potential future in Australia.

Pakistani passport holders can travel visa-free to 12 countries

New Core Skills Occupation List 2025

The 2024 CSOL, which gives us a strong indication of what to expect in 2025, includes 456 occupations! Here’s a breakdown of some of the key areas:

Healthcare Heroes:

Australia’s growing population and increasing healthcare needs mean that professionals such as registered nurses, general practitioners, medical specialists (cardiologists, surgeons, etc.), midwives, and allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists) are in high demand.

Engineering Professionals:

From building critical infrastructure to supporting technological development, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, mining engineers, and engineering technologists are vital to Australia’s development.

Tech Wizards:

In an increasingly digital world, ICT business analysts, systems analysts, software engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and data scientists are in high demand.

Education enthusiasts:

Raising the next generation is a priority, and Australia needs qualified early childhood teachers, primary school teachers, secondary school teachers, and vocational education teachers.

Trades Professionals:

Skilled tradespeople are the backbone of many industries. Electricians, automotive electricians, plumbers, carpenters and joiners, metal fitters and machinists, and bricklayers are all essential.

And much more! CSOL also includes sectors such as finance (accountants, auditors), legal (solicitors) and hospitality (chefs, cooks).

Australia’s 2025 job market is full of promise for skilled immigrants. By understanding CSOL, staying informed about emerging trends, and putting your best foot forward in your applications, you can increase your chances of landing your dream job!

cti teachers jobs in punjab

Punjab approves recruitment of school teaching interns (STIs) 2025

In a major move to enhance educational infrastructure in Punjab, Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced a major recruitment drive. The School Education Department Punjab is set to hire 12,500 school teaching interns for 2025.

The decision, approved by the cabinet, aims to address the shortage of teachers in the region and improve the quality of education.

HED CTI Jobs In Punjab 2024 – List of Vacant positions district wise

The Punjab government has approved the recruitment of 12,500 teaching interns as a temporary solution to the shortage of teaching staff in government schools across the province. Each intern will be compensated with a monthly salary of PKR 45,000.

Eligibility Criteria for the Recruitment of School Teaching Inters

To be eligible for these posts, candidates should have a minimum educational qualification, preferably a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or a related field. Further details on the eligibility criteria will be detailed in the official notification to be issued by the School Education Department.

How to Online Apply for School Teaching Inters

Interested candidates will be required to apply through a designated online portal. The selection process will typically include a review of academic qualifications and a possible interview to assess the candidates’ teaching ability and passion for education.

Extension of winter vacation in Punjab schools by one more week

Punjab govt has changed schools timing after winter vacations

Schools across Punjab will reopen on January 13 (Monday) after the winter vacations, with the Special Education Department revising the school timings to accommodate the ongoing cold wave in the region.

The Punjab government has changed the school timings after the 2025 winter vacations. The department confirmed that special education institutions, which were closed for winter vacations from December 20, 2024, will resume operations on January 13, 2025 (Monday).

Schools will open at 9:00 a.m. from Monday to Thursday and Saturday and close at 2:00 p.m. However, on Fridays, schools will close earlier, at 12:00.

New school timings for winter by Punjab School Education Department

In response to the continuing cold weather, the department has also relaxed uniform requirements for students in special education institutions. The relaxation will be in effect from January 13 to February 15, allowing students to wear warmer clothing to cope with the cold temperatures.

Meanwhile, all government and private schools in Punjab are also set to reopen on January 13, as the provincial government has not announced any further extension of the winter vacations. The resumption of classes is expected to continue as scheduled despite the ongoing cold weather.

Pakistan Passport Fee 2024 - New Passport and Renewal Passport Fee - Pakistani Passport holders

Pakistani passport holders can travel visa-free to 12 countries

The Pakistani passport, considered one of the weakest in the world, will still provide visa-free travel to a few countries in 2025.

According to the Passport Index released by Henley & Partners for January to June 2025, Pakistani passport holders can travel visa-free to 12 countries.

According to the report, visa-free access is divided into three categories.

True visa-free travel: A situation where no arrangements are required.
Visa on arrival: Where a visa is issued upon arrival in the relevant country.
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): Where prior authorization is obtained online.

Visa-free access to 12 countries

According to the report, there are 12 countries where Pakistani citizens can travel without a visa. However, a Pakistani passport is required for travel. These countries are as follows:

Barbados: Caribbean island country that allows Pakistani citizens to stay without a visa.
Cook Islands: This beautiful destination in the South Pacific is visa-free for Pakistanis.
Dominica: Visa-free travel is also possible in this small Caribbean country.
Haiti: Another Caribbean country that welcomes Pakistanis without a visa.
Madagascar: The fourth largest island in Africa that offers visa-free travel.
Micronesia: A country consisting of islands in the Pacific Ocean where visa-free travel is possible.
Montserrat: A British-administered Caribbean island where visa-free travel is possible.
New Zealand: This island in the South Pacific is open to Pakistanis.
Rwanda: This African country also provides visa-free access to Pakistani citizens.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: This small Caribbean country also allows visa-free travel.
Trinidad and Tobago: Another Caribbean island country where Pakistanis can visit without a visa.
Vanuatu: This country, consisting of islands near Australia, is also included in the list of visa-free countries.

Normal passport will be issued in 20 days and urgent in 10 days

These countries provide Pakistani citizens with a unique opportunity to travel to these countries without a visa. This news is good news for Pakistani travelers who are keen on traveling the world.

100 And 1500 Prize Bonds draw schedule has been announced

200 and 750 Prize Bond List Draw Schedule 2025

Big news for those holding prize bonds of Rs 750. Rs 200 and Rs 750 prize bond list draw schedule 2025 has been announced.

For those holding a prize bond of Rs 750, there is good news that the draw for this value bond will be held four times this year. According to the information, the first draw for the Rs 750 prize bond will be held on January 15, 2025. Similarly, the sale of the Rs 200 prize bond has been scheduled for December 15, 2025.

Honda CD 70 and 125 installment plan 2025 in Pakistan

The first prize of this bond is Rs 15 lakh while the three second prize winners have been given Rs 50 lakh. While there are 1,696 third prizes out of which the winners are given a cash prize of Rs 9,300.

Chances Of Ramadan Moon Sighting On March 22 In Pakistan

Schools in Bangladesh will remain closed during Ramadan 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government has announced that schools will remain closed during the holy month of Ramadan. Government primary schools will remain closed during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to the Dhaka Tribune, the caretaker government led by Muhammad Yunus has abolished many holidays that have been prevalent in the country for decades, while also changing the timings of some holidays.

When is Ramadan 2025? Announcing expected date of moon sight

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has released a holiday calendar for the country’s public primary schools for the year 2025, announcing 76 days of holidays in addition to weekly holidays.

According to the report, according to the ongoing holiday schedule, the Ramadan holidays in primary schools will begin from March 2.

During this time, schools will remain closed for a total of 28 days, including the holidays of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Jumma-ul-Wida and Bangladesh Independence Day. While classes will resume from April 8 after Eid.

Shab E Meraj Date in Pakistan

Shab E Meraj 2025 Date in Pakistan – Shab e Miraj History

Every year, Muslims around the world celebrate Shab e Meraj/Israa’ and Mi’raj at sunset on 27 Rajab, which falls on January 27, 2025 in Pakistan this year.

About Shab e Meraj

The Shab e Meraj, virtue or worship of Shab-e-Miraj is an important question that is often asked online and by Islamic scholars. If someone says that Shab-e-Miraj is one of the best nights in Muslim history and no one can deny it. Even no sect of Islam can deny it because it is directly related to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

This is the best night and the best evening to distribute money to the needy. It is a kind and focused mindset to get an idea of the Nawafil of Shab-e-Miraj before nightfall. But if you still miss it, I would like to share it with you guys.

Shab E Meraj History

The Night Journey, also known as Shab-e-Miraj, Israa, and Mi’raj or Al-Israa wa’l-Mi’raj, is celebrated on the 27th of the holy month of Rajab (the seventh month of the Islamic calendar). The literal translation of Shab-e-Mi’raj is the Night of Ascension.

This event is celebrated on the night when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) ascended to heaven from the Grand Mosque in Mecca. One of the great gifts of that night was that the obligation of Salat (obligatory prayer) was established upon Muslims. Like other events and occasions in the blessed life of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the night journey is a rich source of inspiration and lessons for all humanity.

This miraculous journey of Me’raj was in two parts. First, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) traveled from Mecca (the Kaaba) to Jerusalem (the Al-Aqsa Mosque) and then ascended to heaven by the command of Allah.

The night began with the visit of the chief of all angels, Gabriel, to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). He then took Muhammad from the Sacred Mosque (Kaaba) to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. This part of the journey of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is described in the Holy Quran:

“Glory be to Him who took His servant by night from Al-Masjid Al-Haram to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, the vicinity of which We have blessed, that He might show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing.” (Surah Al-Isra’ 1:17)

The mode of transportation used for this journey at midnight was a horse-like animal called Al-Barq, which Allah Almighty sent from Jannah (Paradise). After riding this celestial mount, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) reached Masjid Al-Haram to Masjid Al-Aqsa in just a second.

Upon reaching Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saw that all the prophets who had come before him (peace be upon him) were present there. These prophets included Abraham (peace be upon him), Isra (peace be upon him), Moses (peace be upon him) and all the other prophets. Here, Muhammad (peace be upon him) prayed two rak’ahs of prayer of all the prophets.

Then two cups were brought to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). One cup was filled with wine and the other with milk. He looked at them and chose milk. Gabriel (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to him:

“Praise be to Allah, Who guided you to the fitrah (purity and innocence). If you had loved wine, your nation would have gone astray”. (An-Nisa: 5657)

Shab e Meraj Amal

There are many Shab e Meraj Amal or virtues in fasting on the night of Miraj. Like other acts of worship, Muslims are encouraged to fast the next day. Miraj is celebrated on this night. Muslims can fast the entire next day according to the rules of fasting during Ramadan. The reward of fasting on the night of Miraj is greater than fasting the entire month of Ramadan.

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

NHA has increased motorway and highway toll tax rates 2025

The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced an increase in toll tax on highways and motorways and the new rates will be applicable from January 1, 2025.

According to the notification, the revised toll tax rate will be applicable on all national highways and motorways.

National Highway

Category	Existing	New
Car	50	60
Wagon	90	100
Bus	170	200
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	210	250
Articulated Truck	460	500

N-55 Kohat Tunnel

Category	Existing	New
Car	130	150
Wagon	420	450
Bus	520	550
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	520	550
Articulated Truck	780	800

N-75 IMDCW

Category	Existing	New
Car	110	150
Wagon	130	150
Bus	280	300
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	330	350
Articulated Truck	610	700

N-135 Mianwali to Muzaffargarh (Mianwali and Khansar Toll Plazas)

Category	Existing	New
Car	50	60
Wagon	90	100
Bus	170	200
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	210	250
Articulated Truck	460	500

N-135 Mianwali to Muzaffargarh (Fatehpur and Chowk Sarwar Toll Plazas)

Category	Existing	New
Car	20	20
Wagon	30	30
Bus	60	60
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	70	70
Articulated Truck	150	150

M-1 Islamabad to Peshawar

Category	Existing	New
Car	460	500
Wagon upto 12 seater	720	750
Coaster/Mini Bus 13-24 seater	910	1000
Bus	1300	1450
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	1690	1900
Articulated Truck		2300

M-3 Lahore to Abdul Hakeem

Category	Existing	New
Car	650	700
Wagon upto 12 seater	980	1100
Coaster/Mini Bus 13-24 seater	1500	1600
Bus	2080	2200
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	2730	2900
Articulated Truck	3250	3500

M-4 Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad and Multan

Category	Existing	New
Car	850	950
Wagon upto 12 seater	1300	1400
Coaster/Mini Bus 13-24 seater	1950	2100
Bus	2600	2900
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	3380	3800
Articulated Truck	4160	4600

M-5 Multan to Sukkur

Category	Existing	New
Car	1050	1100
Wagon upto 12 seater	1520	1650
Coaster/Mini Bus 13-24 seater	2220	2350
Bus	3040	3350
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	4100	4400
Articulated Truck	5270	5550

M-14 DI Khan to Hakla

Category	Existing	New
Car	580	600
Wagon upto 12 seater	1000	1050
Coaster/Mini Bus 13-24 seater	1370	1400
Bus	2000	2100
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	2630	2700
Articulated Truck	3150	3250

E-35 Hassanabdal to Havelian to Manshera Expressway

Category	Existing	New
Car	230	250
Wagon upto 12 seater	360	400
Coaster/Mini Bus 13-24 seater	520	550
Bus	730	800
Truck 2 & 3 Axle	980	1050
Articulated Truck	1170	1250

Toll taxes for all highways and motorways are revised every year. Meanwhile, the tolls for the most popular Lahore-Islamabad (M2) motorway have not changed.

Atlas Honda 125 New Model 2025

Honda CD 70 and 125 installment plan 2025 in Pakistan

Honda Pakistan has announced its latest installment plans for its CD 70 and CG 125 motorcycles for 2025. All plans offer a 25% down payment facility for up to 3 years.

Honda’s current lineup spans a variety of price points. The entry-level CD starts at Rs 157,900, while premium models like the CB 150 go up to Rs 493,900.

Honda CD 70 installment plan 2025

For all variants of the CD 70 model, an initial payment of Rs 39,475 (25%) plus processing fee of Rs 1,800, totaling Rs 41,275, is required. Monthly installments vary depending on the term.

The 12-month plan will cost Rs. 9,869 per month, the 24-month plan will cost Rs. 5,116 per month, and the 36-month plan will cost Rs. 5,357 per month.

Honda CG 125 installment plan 2025

For CG 125, a down payment of Rs. 58,725 (25%) plus a processing fee of Rs. 1,800 will be required, for a total of Rs. 60,525. Monthly payments are structured as follows.

The 12-month plan will cost Rs 14,682 per month, the 24-month plan Rs 7,611 per month, and the 36-month plan will cost Rs 7,969 per month.

All monthly installments include processing charges and Federal Excise Duty (FED). The financing options aim to make Honda’s motorcycle lineup more accessible to Pakistani customers through manageable payment plans.

Honda Motorcycle Prices in Pakistan

Honda CD 70 is Rs 157,900, CD 70 Dream is Rs 168,900. Honda CG 125 is Rs 234,900, Honda Pridr is Rs 208,900, Honda CG 125 Self start is Rs 282,900, Honda AC 125F is Rs 390,900 rupees. The price of Honda CB 150F is 493,900 rupees.

Electricity and light load shedding schedule in mandi bahauddin

Today Light Schedule in Mandi Bahauddin for January 2025

Mandi Bahauddin: GEPCO today released the light schedule for January 2025 for Mandi Bahauddin.

Feedar Name	Date
Mandi Bahauddin City Gurrah Shah Taj Wasu Phalia Road Canal Gulshan Iqbal	12-01-2025 19-01-2025 26-01-2025
Bosal	09-01-2025 13-01-2025 16-01-2025 20-01-2025 23-01-2025 30-01-2025

According to the light schedule issued by WAPDA, the light of Mandi Bahauddin City, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Wasu, Phalia Road, Canal, Gulshan Iqbal feeders will off on 12, 19, and 26 January, 2025 from 09:00 to 01:00.

Similarly, the light of Bosal feeder will off on 09, 13, 16, 20, 23 and 30 January, 2025 from 09:00 to 01:00. Notification