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Punjab Govt Launches Bike Scheme For Students - Apply Online

Punjab Govt Launches Bike Scheme For Students – Apply Online

The Punjab govt has started implementing the initiative of giving bikes to students in easy installments. Students are requested to register as soon as possible on web portal online.

In a message on the official Twitter page of Pakistan Muslim League (N), it has been said that ‘Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has started providing 20,000 bikes as gifts to the students. Including 19 thousand petrol bikes and 1 thousand electric bikes.

After Ramadan 2024, School Timings have been changed in Punjab

The prices of these motorcycles include an advance of rupees 20,000 and easy monthly installments of two years, on which a subsidy of one billion rupees will be given by the Punjab government. For registration, register on the website bikes.punjab.gov.pk.

Who is eligible for Bike Scheme?

Student must be above 18 years of age.
Must be a regular student of a degree college/university recognized by HEC.
Must hold a valid Motorcycle Learner’s Permit/Driving License.
E-balloting will be conducted in case of receipt of applications more than the allotted quota.

Last date for bike scheme registration?

The last date for E Bike Registration is 29th April, 2024.

today Petrol Price In Pakistan - Expected fuel prices

Expected fuel prices in Pakistan from April 16, 2024

In view of the change in global prices and the federal government’s plan to increase the levy, the expected fuel prices is estimated to be around Rs 300 from April 16, 2024 in Pakistan.

The price of petrol will increase from Rs 289.40 per liter to Rs 298 per liter for the next two weeks. Diesel price is also expected to increase by around Rs 2 per liter from the previous rate of Rs 282 to around Rs 284.24 per litre.

Unofficial reports further claim that the Pakistani government is considering increasing the petroleum levy from Rs 60 to Rs 100 per litre, with the current levy already at a maximum of Rs 60 per litre.

This could lead to a record hike in petrol prices in Pakistan, and the government will announce new prices based on the final exchange rate on April 15.

New and Renewal Passport Price Increase, Know Expected Fees

The price of applying online for a new or renewal adult passport will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 – a 7% increase. This comes after a 9% increase in February last year.

Prior to this increase, passport prices had not increased for five years. An online application costs £75.50 for an adult. The cost of applying for a child’s passport online is also rising from £53.50 to £57.50.

Those applying by post will see the biggest increase, with the price of an adult passport rising from £93 to £100 and a child from £64 to £69. Online and paper applications made from abroad are even more expensive.

Passport fee in Pakistan has been increased by 50% in 2024

It said, “The new fees will help ensure that revenue from these applications better covers the cost of passport delivery and associated operations, allowing for funding from general taxation.” Dependence is reduced,” he said.

“The fee contributes to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support abroad, including lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British nationals at UK borders. “The increase will also help the government improve its services.”

The new fee applies to those applying for a new passport or renewing an old passport.

Government’s announcement to provide smartphones to citizens in installments - mobile phone price in pakistan

Significant reduction in mobile phone prices up to Rs.10,000

Due to the decrease in demand, the prices of various models of domestic and foreign mobile phone manufacturers in Pakistan have been reduced.

According to media reports, all domestic and foreign mobile phone manufacturers in Pakistan have reduced the prices of more than 20 mobile phone models from Rs 400 to Rs 10,000.

Government introduced the mobile phone installment plan policy

According to market sources, all the companies have significantly reduced the prices of not only smart mobile phones but also button phones including feature phones. Its price has also been reduced from Rs 100 to Rs 500.

The sales targets of the smart phone companies are not being met due to which the prices are being cut significantly. While mobile phones are being made in large numbers in Pakistan.

بیرون ملک سے موبائل فون لانے والے پاکستانیوں کو ٹیکس میں بھاری چھوٹ دے دی گئی

Representatives of mobile phone companies have confirmed that efforts are being made to consolidate the mobile phone industry in the Pakistani market so that prices can be significantly reduced.

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After Ramadan 2024, School Timings have been changed in Punjab

The Govt school timing has been changed after Ramadan 2024. After Ramadan and Eid Ul Fitr, it has been decided to change the timings of all public and private schools in all districts across Punjab province from 15th April to 15th October 2024. Govt School Timing Notification Punjab 2024 has been issued by the department.

Mandi Bahauddin (MBDin News 9 April 2024) According to the details, with the arrival of summer season, it has been decided to change the timings of all schools across the Punjab province from 15th April. It has been decided to change the working hours of schools across the province from April.

Days	Timings	School
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	08:00 AM to 01:30 PM	Single Shift schools
Friday	08:00 AM to 12:00 PM	Single Shift schools
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	08:00 AM to 12:30 PM (morning shift)	Double Shift/Afternoon
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	01:00 PM to 05:30 PM (evening shift)
Friday	08:00 AM to 12:00 PM (morning shift)
Friday	02:30 PM to 05:30 PM (evening shift)

According to the Academic Calendar issued by the department, the single shift schools will open at 08:00 am and will close at 01:30 pm from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, on Friday schools will closed at 12:00 pm.

School Timing In Ramadan 2024 In Punjab Pakistan – Notification

Double shift schools will open at 08:00 am to 12:30 pm from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, while on Friday, the schools will close at 12:00 pm which will be implemented in morning shift. While double shift schools in evening shift will open at 01:00 pm to 05:30 pm from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, while on Friday, the schools will open at 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm, which will be implemented in evening shift.

Aitchison College monthly fee structure revealed

Fees of Aitchison College which is considered as Govt is not at all less than private educational institutes which is available on its official website along with all the details. As per the information given on the website, this fee and boarding fee is on monthly basis.

According to the website, the tuition fee for classes K1, K2, K3, K4, K5 is Rs 55,900, while the boarding charges for the same class is Rs 59,300. On the other hand, the tuition fee for K6, E2 and M1 classes is Rs 61,300, while the boarding charges are Rs 63,600.

Class 9th and 10th, M2, C1, and C2 tuition fees are Rs 67,700 and their boarding charges are Rs 68,400. Tuition fee for FSC1, FSC2, H1 and H2 is 77 thousand 500 and its boarding charges is 70 thousand 700 rupees.

Shooting fee is also available on the same website along with various sports, travel facility. The transportation fee is Rs 15,000 while the ride fee is Rs 12,000. On the other hand, arena polo fee is 12 thousand rupees and marksman’s fee is 6 thousand rupees. Also, the institution had to write that the annual change in fees and charges will be done on the decisions of the board.

A conflict between Aitchison College Principal Michael A. Thompson and Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman has taken shape while Ata Tarar also contacted Principal Michael A. Thompson over telephone and requested to withdraw his resignation.

Suraj Grahan In Pakistan 2024 When Is The Next annular Solar Eclipse

Annular Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 will take place on April 8

Total Solar Eclipse 2024

The first total solar eclipse 2024 will take place on April 8. The solar eclipse will be visible from the west in Europe, North America, Northern South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic.

Solar Eclipse 2024 Path

The solar eclipse will begin in Mexico and pass through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and reach Canada. In addition, parts of Tennessee and Michigan will witness a total solar eclipse, lasting 4 hours and 39 minutes total.

Suraj Grahan In Pakistan | When Is The Next Solar Eclipse?

During the solar eclipse, most states in the U.S. will experience complete darkness, prompting hundreds of schools to close early.

Will there be a solar eclipse in Pakistan and India?

There is no possibility of seeing solar eclipse in Pakistan and India. Scientists say that the solar eclipse on April 8 will be the longest of the year. The last total solar eclipse was seen 50 years ago and now people have the opportunity to witness it again this year.

Best place to see solar eclipse 2024?

The total solar eclipse will begin in the Pacific Ocean. It will make landfall around the Mexican Pacific coast at 11:07 a.m. PDT, according to NASA.

After traveling through Mexico, it will enter the United States in Texas before passing through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

It will then reach Canada in southern Ontario and continue through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton. More than 31 million people will be treated.

expected petrol and diesel price in pakistan

Expected Petrol and Diesel Price In April 2024 in Pakistan

The details of the expected increase in petrol price from April 1 have come out. After the approval of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif, the new prices of petroleum products will be announced on the night of March 31, 2024.

According to media reports, on the one hand, oil has become expensive in the global market, on the other hand, the IMF’s demand for increase in GST and petroleum levy may lead to a sharp increase in the prices of petroleum products.

Expected Petrol Price In Pakistan in April 2024

It has been reported that the effect of the increase in oil prices in the global market has only reached the consumers, then there is a possibility of an increase in the price of petrol by 9.50 rupees from April 1. After this potential increase, the new price will increase from Rs 279.75 to Rs 289.25. While the price of diesel is likely to reach Rs 285.56 with an increase of Rs 0.86.

Item Name	Current Price	Expected Price	Increase
Petrol	Rs 279.75	Rs 289.25	Rs 9.50
Diesel	Rs 285.56	Rs 286.42	Rs 0.86

There are reports that the government plans to increase the petroleum levy from Rs 60 to Rs 100, thus the price of petrol and diesel may increase by Rs 40 due to the petroleum levy.

آئی ایم ایف نے بجلی کی قیمتوں میں کمی کی تجویز دے دی

On the other hand, on the demand of IMF, the government imposes 18% GST on petroleum products, then the price of petrol and diesel is likely to increase by Rs.50.

Eid Al Fitr holidays for public and private sectors in 2024

Eid Al Fitr holidays for public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia 2024

Eid Al Fitr holidays

Saudi Arabia has announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for the year 2024/1445 for public and private sector employees.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a 4-day holiday starting from Monday, April 8, 2024. The state’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Saturday that most employees will get four days off from Monday, April 8, 1445.

Ramadan Calendar 2024 – Sehri & Iftar Timing

Holidays from Monday to Saturday are given until Thursday, April 11, while Friday and Saturday are weekends in Saudi Arabia. Thus employees will be able to enjoy a total of 6 holidays.

According to the report, both private and public sector employees will resume work from Sunday, April 14. It should be noted that this year, the first fast in Saudi Arabia was observed on March 11.

When Is Baisakhi Festival 2024 - Baisakhi 2024 Date Announced

Baisakhi Festival 2024 Date

Baisakhi Festival 2024

It also marks the first day of the month of Baisakh or Vaisakhi festival is usually celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year. Baisakhi will be celebrated on 14th April 2024 this year.

Baisakhi is important in Sikhism, as on this day in 1699 the 10th Guru of the Sikhs founded the Panth Khalsa, a Sikh institution. It marks the Hindu solar new year, the beginning of the harvest festival, and the birth of the Khalsa and Punjabi new years.

The festival is celebrated outside India with great enthusiasm in various states like Punjab, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana etc. Baisakhi is also celebrated by Hindus in Pakistan, Nepal and Sikhs in UK, USA and Malaysia.

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An interesting fact about Vaisakhi is that its history changes slowly over the years. In 1801 it fell on April 11 and in the year 2999 it fell on April 29. Complete details about Baisakhi 2023 are provided in this article.

Why is Baisakhi celebrated

Hindus celebrate Baisakhi as a harvest festival and bathing in sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Jhelum and Cauvery is a popular ritual. People visit temples, cook delicious food and meet their friends and relatives on this day.

Also, people donate especially hand fans, water pitchers and seasonal fruits to the poor and needy on Baisakhi. Many Hindu pilgrimage sites also hold fairs. On the occasion of Baisakhi, Sikhs perform Kirtan and visit Gurudwaras. Processions are taken out from Gurdwaras in which a large number of people participate.