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Punjab Govt Announces Revised Office Timings For Ramadan

Punjab Govt Announces Revised Office Timings For Ramadan

As the nation prepares for prayers and other religious engagements ahead of Ramzan, the Punjab govt Announces revised Office Timings For Ramadan 2023.

The Service and General Administration Department (S&GAD) recently issued a circular outlining the office hours for the holy month of Ramadan. As per notification of S&GAD, office hours during Ramadan for 6 days a week will be from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday and Saturday. On Friday, the office working timings will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Similarly, office hours during Ramadan for 5 days a week will be from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. On Friday, the office working timings will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

When the month of Ramadan comes to an end, these times will automatically revert to the pre-Ramadan times. Muslims in Pakistan and the rest of the world celebrate the month of Ramadan every year. It is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk.

Punjab Govt Announces Revised Office Timings For Ramadan 2023

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NADRA Pak ID, Now Citizens Will Create ID Cards Online

NADRA Pak ID, Now Citizens Will Create ID Cards Online

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new app NADRA Pak ID for the convenience of citizens through which citizens will be able to create ID cards through smartphones.

NADRA Pak ID

NADRA Pak ID mobile app will save citizens from standing in long queues and waiting for hours at NADRA offices and all processing of applications for ID cards and other identification documents will be completed on mobile phones. Will be able and able to order ID cards or documents at home.

NADRA Chairman Tariq Malik said that the Pak ID mobile app includes a document recognition system and biometric authentication facility, thanks to which the entire process of creating identity documents can be completed through a smartphone.

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Tariq Malik said that this mobile app will provide immense convenience to the citizens. Along with this, it will also be a new addition to the achievements of NADRA, thanks to which Pakistan has become the first country in the world to introduce facilities like taking biometrics and submitting documents online.

Chairman NADRA said that “contactless technology” has been used in the development of this app, thanks to which citizens can take full advantage of modern digital facilities by creating identity documents through smartphones. He further said that citizens must inform us of their useful opinions through the survey given in this app.

Ramadan School Timings 2023 In Punjab Govt Schools

Ramadan School Timings 2023 In Punjab

Ramadan School Timings has also been changed in district Mandi Bahauddin. A notification issued by the Provincial Education Authority on Wednesday said that the Punjab Education Department has revised the school timings for the Holy month of Ramadan.

According to the new directives, the schools will commence at 7:30am till 12:30pm from Monday to Thursday and Saturday while on Friday the educational institutes will open till 11:30am.

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Schools that operate in two shifts will follow a different schedule. Double shift schools will start from 7:15 am to 12:30 pm in the first shift and will work in the second shift from 12:15 pm to 4:30 pm.

Days Timings Schools
Monday to Thursday & 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM Single Shift Boys School
Saturday
Friday 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Monday to Thursday & 7:15 AM to 12:15 PM Single Shift Girls School
Saturday
Friday 7:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Monday to Thursday & Saturday 7:15 AM to 11:15 AM (morning shift) Double Shift Boys (Insaf Afternoon School)
11:30 AM to 03:30 PM (evening shift)
Friday 7:15 AM to 11:15 AM (morning shift)
02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (evening shift)
Monday to Thursday & Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (morning shift) Double Shift Girls (Insaf Afternoon School)
11:15 AM to 03:15 PM (evening shift)
Friday 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (morning shift)
01:45 PM to 04:45 PM (evening shift)

It is also mentioned here that the school timing for ECE and nursery will be from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Will Banks Remain Closed For Four Days?

Banks Across The Country Will Remain Closed

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced on Tuesday that banks across the country will remain closed on Friday due to the deduction of Zakat.

“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (March 24, 2023), which shall be observed as a ‘Bank Holiday’ for the purpose of deduction of Zakat,” a notification issued by the central bank said.

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A notification issued by the central bank said that the State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealings on 24th March 2023, Friday, which will be observed as a ‘Bank Holiday’ for Zakat deduction.

Therefore, the central bank will remain closed for four days as March 23 (Thursday) is also a public holiday on account of Pakistan Day and the SBP remains closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Therefore, Central Bank will be closed for four days, as March 23 is also a public holiday due to Pakistan Day and State Bank will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Banks are usually closed on the first day of Ramadan, however the central bank said that “the first Ramadan since 1444 AH is likely to be on Thursday, March 23, (already a public holiday. ).”

Therefore, all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Micro Finance Banks (MFBs) will remain closed for public transactions on the said date.

However, all employees of banks, DFIs and MFBs shall attend office on bank holidays and treat it as a normal working day (except for public dealings). Meanwhile, branches of commercial banks which are open on Saturday will continue to operate.

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Pakistan Declares 23rd March As A Public Holiday

The govt of Pakistan declared march 23, 2023, as a public holiday

Sindh government has announced that tomorrow 23rd March 2023 will be a public holiday across the province on the occasion of Pakistan Day.

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According to the notification issued by the Department of Services, General Administration and Coordination Sindh, the leave will not apply to essential services, such as those involved in relief duties related to Covid-19 and floods.

Apart from this, the State Bank of Pakistan has announced a bank holiday on March 23, 2023 on the occasion of Pakistan Day. Pakistan Stock Exchange will also remain closed on this day.

After Ramadan, Offices Working Hours Have Been Changed

Govt Notifies Office Timings In Ramadan 2023

As the nation prepares for prayers and other religious engagements ahead of Ramzan, the federal government on Monday notified Office Timings In Ramadan 2023 which will starts this week.

Day Start Time End Time
Monday to Thursday 7:30 1:30
Friday 7:30 12:00

In a notification issued by the govt, the Establishment Division said government offices under the federal government will function from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. Government offices under the jurisdiction of the federal government will function from 7:30 am to 12 noon on Friday.

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the moon of Ramadan 2023 is highly likely to be sighted on the evening of March 22 (Wednesday). This update has been shared by the Climate Data Processing Center of the Meteorological Department. This means that the first fast of Ramadan in Pakistan is likely to be on Thursday, March 23.

According to meteorological records, the weather is expected to be clear and partly cloudy in most parts of the country when the moon of Ramadan is sighted.

Muslims in Pakistan and the rest of the world celebrate the month of Ramadan every year. It is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk.

Chances Of Ramadan Moon Sighting On March 22 In Pakistan

Chances Of Ramadan Moon Sighting On March 22 In Pakistan

Ramadan Moon Sighting 2023 Pakistan

There are high chances of Ramadan Moon Sighting in Pakistan and seeing the moon of Ramadan on Wednesday 22nd March corresponding to 29th Shaban in different parts of Pakistan.

Renowned Astronomical Scientist and former Chairman of University of Karachi Astrophysics and Planetary Science Department Professor Dr. Shahid Qureshi said that this year the moon of Ramadan will be born on March 21 at 11:13 PM. And the next day on the evening of March 22 when the sunset in Karachi will be at 6:43 PM.

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He said that the crescent will remain on the horizon for 47 minutes and sunset will be at 7:30. Remember that at the time of sunset, the age of the crescent will be 19 hours and 30 minutes, during which the crescent will be 10 degrees above the horizon and about 0.9 percent of the moon will be illuminated, while the distance of the moon from the earth will be only 3 lakh 82 thousand kilometers.

Ramadan Calendar 2023

According to Dr. Shahid Qureshi, in the light of these data, it will be easy to see the crescent through binoculars from the southern regions of the country, including Karachi and Gwadar, on the evening of March 22. However, seeing such a crescent with the naked eye will be a challenge.

He said that if the first fast is observed on March 23, there is no possibility of seeing the Eid moon on the evening of Ramadan 29. However, if the first fast is observed on March 24, then on the evening of Ramadan 29, the Eid moon will be very clear, bright and thick.

 

Saudi Arabia Will Introduce Yoga Classes In Universities - Exercise

Saudi Arabia Will Introduce Yoga Classes In Universities

According to the Arab News, Saudi Arabia is set to introduce yoga in its universities because of its importance for mental and physical health.

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is to introduce yoga in its universities because of its importance for mental and physical health, Arab News reported.

According to Saudi Yoga Committee President Nouf Al Marwaai, several agreements will be signed with major universities in Saudi Arabia to support and promote yoga in the next few months.

According to the Arab News, During her participation in the fourth session titled “Development and Promotion of New Sports in Universities”, Al-Marwaai explained that the committee has introduced yoga in universities emphasizing the importance of practicing it for health and fitness. Trying hard to do it.

Saudi Arabia Will Introduce Yoga Classes In Universities - Exercise

“Yoga provides its practitioners with many health benefits (for physical and mental well-being),” she said, adding that participation in sports activities is one of the most important pillars of achieving Vision 2030. To enhance, and achieve sporting excellence locally, continentally and internationally.”

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She added that yoga is not just meditation and relaxation as some may believe, but “it involves the practice of asana postures, pranayamas breathing techniques, control of the bandhas muscles (and) then meditation and yoga nidra.” Meditation and relaxation come.”

She added that the objective of the committee “is to discover the talents of eminent yoga practitioners in all forms of yoga or Yogasana sports in general, to hone their skills, and to select them to represent and participate in the kingdom in local and international tournaments.”

The announcement was made recently during a forum titled ‘The Role of University Sports in Supporting the Kingdom’s Vision in Sports’ organized by the Saudi Universities Sports Federation in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in Riyadh.

According to Arab News, a number of university sports experts and international leaders, led by International Universities Sports Federation President Lyons Eder and International University Sports Federation Director General Paulo Ferreira, attended the event.