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Cement price in Pakistan today

A slight decrease was recorded in cement prices in Pakistan

The retail price of cement in Pakistan saw a slight decrease last week.

According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average retail price of cement per bag in the northern cities of the country was recorded at Rs 1,413, which is 0.37 percent lower than the previous week.

During the period under review, the average retail price of cement per bag in the southern cities of the country was recorded at Rs. 1,428, which was also Rs. 1,428 last week.

According to statistics, during the past week, the average retail price of cement per sack in Islamabad was Rs 1,402, Rawalpindi Rs 1,386, Gujranwala Rs 1,449, Sialkot Rs 1,420, Lahore Rs 1,464, Faisalabad Rs 1,400, Sargodha Rs 1,398, Multan Rs 1416, Bahawalpur Rs 1450, Peshawar Rs 1,402 and Bannu Rs 1,360.

During the past week, the average retail price of cement per sack in Karachi was recorded at Rs. 1,360, Hyderabad Rs. 1,399, Sukkur Rs. 1,500, Larkana Rs. 1,416, Quetta Rs. 1,450 and Khuzdar Rs. 1,443.

 

Electricity and light load shedding schedule in mandi bahauddin

Electricity Load shedding schedule June 2025 in Mandi Bahauddin

Gujranwala Electric Power Company Organization (GEPCO) today released the electricity load shedding schedule for June 2025 in Mandi Bahauddin, Phalia and Malikwal.

Date Feeder Name Grid Station Name
01-06-2025
15-06-2025
18-06-2025
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Wasu
Phalia Road
Crystal		 132 KV Mandi Bahauddin
23-06-2025
26-06-2025
30-06-2025		 Gulshan Iqbal
Canal
Jholana
Sufi City		 132 KV Mandi Bahauddin
02-06-2025
16-06-2025
19-06-2025
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Bohat 132KV Phalia
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Iqbal Town
Main Bazar Phalia
Dhal Dhola
Mandi Road		 132KV Phalia
15-06-2025
19-06-2025
22-06-2025
25-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Phalia City
Lak
Dharekan
Gujrat Road		 132KV Phalia
18-06-2025
23-06-2025		 Pindi Kalu 132KV Helan
03-06-2025
18-06-2025
23-06-2025		 Murala 132KV Helan
17-06-2025
21-06-2025
24-06-2025
28-06-2025		 Saida 132KV Kuthiala Sheikhan
14-06-2025
17-06-2025
21-06-2025
24-06-2025
28-06-2025		 Gojra
Rukkan
Gohar
Kuthiala Sheikhan
Qadirabad
Farrukh Pur
Bhakhay Wal
Bosal		 132KV Kuthiala Sheikhan
21-06-2025
24-06-2025		 Makkewal 132KV Kuthiala Sheikhan
01-06-2025
15-06-2025
19-06-2025
22-06-2025
26-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Mandi Bahauddin City
Sohawa		 132KV Mandi Bahauddin
01-06-2025
15-06-2025
22-06-2025
29-06-2025		 Gurrah
Shah Taj
Katchery Road
Complex
Al Asar Mall
Shafqatabad
Khewa		 132KV Mandi Bahauddin

Light Schedule in Mandi Bahauddin Today

  • According to the notification of Electricity Load Shedding Schedule issued by the GEPCO, on 1st June 2025, the light of Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad, Khewa, Mandi Bahauddin City, Sohawa, Wasu, Phalia Road, and Crystal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 2, 16 June 2025, the light of Bohat feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 3rd June 2025, the light of Murala feeder will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 14th June 2025, the light of Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 15th June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad, Khewa, Mandi Bahauddin City and Sohawa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 17th June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 18 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Pindi Kalu and Murala feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 19 June, the light of Bohat, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Mandi Bahauddin City and Sohawa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 19th June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal, Makkewal and Saida feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 22 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, bohat, Iqbal Town, Main Bazar Phalia, Dhal Dhola Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Mandi Bahauddin City, Sohawa, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad and Khewa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 23 June, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Jholana, Sufi City, Pindi Kalu and Murala feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 24 June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal, Bosal and Makkewal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 25 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Bohat, Iqbal Town, , Main Bazar Phalia, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan and Gujrat Road feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 26 June, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Jholana, Sufi City, Mandi Bahauddin City and Sohawa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 28 June, the light of Saida, Gojra, Rukkan, Gohar, Kuthiala Sheikhan, Qadirabad, Farrukh Pur, Bhakhay Wal and Bosal feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 29 June, the light of Wasu, Phalia Road, Crystal, Bohat, Iqbal Town, , Main Bazar Phalia, Dhal Dhola, Mandi Road, Phalia City, Lak, Dharekan, Gujrat Road, Mandi Bahauddin City, Sohawa, Gurrah, Shah Taj, Katchery Road, Complex, Al Asar Mall, Shafqatabad and Khewa feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.
  • On 30 June, the light of Gulshan Iqbal, Canal, Jholana, Sufi City feeders will be off from 08:00 to 12:00.

State bank of Pakistan (SBP) announces holiday in Banks

State Bank has announced holiday on May 28th Youm-e-Takbir

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a holiday on Youm-e-Takbir. According to the notification, all branches of the central bank and private banks will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28.

The government has declared May 28 a public holiday across Pakistan in connection with Youm-e-Takbir.

The notification states that on Wednesday, May 28, all sub-offices, including the head office of the State Bank, and all branches of private banks will remain closed and the staff will be on leave.

Govt proposes to provide energy-saving fans on easy installments

The government has prepared a national plan to replace high-power fans. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has approved a proposal to provide interest free energy-saving fans to the public on easy installments.

The IMF will also be consulted on a scheme to provide fans to the public on easy installments without interest.

Sources in the Finance Ministry say that the project to install energy-saving fans will be announced in the upcoming budget. Under the project, consumers will be able to install energy-efficient fans with the financial assistance of banks. Consumers will be able to pay for these fans in installments through electricity bills.

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According to the report, replacing AC fans with DC fans will save up to 5,000 MW of electricity. The Prime Minister has ordered the public to prepare various proposals for relief in electricity bills.

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.

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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.

expected petrol and diesel price in pakistan

Diesel price reduced, petrol price unchanged for next 15 days

The federal government has announced no change in the price of petrol. Diesel prices reduced in Pakistan for the next fortnight.

According to the notification issued here, the price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs 2 per liter as the new price has been fixed at Rs 254.64 per liter. However, the price of petrol has been maintained at Rs 252.63 per liter. The new prices will be in effect from May 16 to 31.

On April 15, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that prices would not be reduced, adding that the benefits of the reduction in global oil prices would be delivered through improvement projects.

He said that the benefits of the reduction in the price of petrol in the global market will be passed on to the people through development projects.

Earlier, on April 30, the government had reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per liter, bringing the price of petrol to Rs 252.63 per liter and diesel to Rs 256.64 per liter after a reduction of Rs 2.

 

petrol price

Major reduction in petroleum product prices likely from May 16

There is a possibility of a major drop in the prices of petroleum products in Pakistan in the next 15 days starting from May 16.

Petroleum products may become cheaper due to a slight decline in the international market and an import premium on petrol. Petrol and diesel prices are likely to fall by Rs 3.5 and Rs 7 per liter respectively.

Sources say that based on the current tax rate, the final calculation on May 15 is estimated to reduce the ex-depot price of petrol by about Rs 3.5. The price of high-speed diesel may decrease by Rs 7 per liter.

The reduction in the price of petrol was estimated based on a decrease of about $1.5 per barrel in the international price of petrol and about $3 per barrel in the price of diesel over the past two weeks.

The current price of ex-depot petrol is Rs 252.63 per liter.

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Customs duty on imported vehicles likely to be reduced in budget

Imported vehicles are likely to be cheaper in the budget at the request of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The budget for the next fiscal year will be presented in parliament on June 2.

Imported vehicles are likely to become cheaper in the new budget. The IMF has also called for reducing taxes on vehicle imports and opening up commercial imports of vehicles. Customs duty on imported vehicles of 850cc to 1801cc is likely to be reduced by 5 to 30 percent in Pakistan

According to FBR sources, it is proposed to reduce customs duty on new imported vehicles. This includes vehicles with an engine capacity of 850cc or less and larger vehicles up to 1801cc. The duty on imported vehicles is proposed to be reduced by 5 to 30 percent.

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According to sources, currently the duty on imported vehicles ranges from 50 to 100 percent. It is proposed to keep the duty on used imported vehicles relatively higher.

According to FBR sources, consideration is being given to allowing the import of five-year-old vehicles. After this, it is proposed to gradually open the import of 10-year-old vehicles. It has also been decided to promote e-vehicles under the new five-year energy vehicle policy.

Excise Taxation & Narcotics Control Department jobs 2025

The Anti -Narcotics Force (ANF) has announced new jobs posts for lady constables in several cities of Punjab in collaboration with the Excise Tax and Narcotics Control Department 2025. The official advertisement was published in the Daily Express newspaper on May 9, 2025.

This is a golden opportunity for matriculated female candidates who are eager to serve in the government security sector

Post Lady Constable (Narcotics)
Total Seats 49
Gender Female
Age limit 18 to 25 years (8 year age relaxation = max 33 years)
Qualification Intermediate (FA/F.Sc)
Physical Requirement Minimum 5 feet 2 inch
Monthly Salary Rs. 36,000 (lump-sum)

City wise posts:

  • Lahore (Upper Mall), Rawalpindi, Multan, Sialkot, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad

  • Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Gujranwala, Jhang, Vehari, Muzaffargarh

  • Narowal, Chiniot, Mianwali, Talagang, Layyah, Khanewal, Jhelum, Attock

  • Toba Tek Singh, Lodhran, Sahiwal, Kot Addu, Pakpattan, Hafizabad, Gujrat

  • Chakwal, Murree, Sargodha, Rajanpur, Bhakkar, Khushab, Bahawalnagar

  • Okara, Wazirabad, Mandi Bahauddin

Required Documents:

  • Matric Certificate

  • CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)

  • Domicile Certificate

  • Recent Passport Size Photograph

Last date to Apply:

May 25, 2025

Download Application form here