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  Government of the Punjab, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department issued an order regarding ban on hoarding of and profiteering on oxygen supplies and related devices. The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in the Province of Punjab, positivity rate in some cities is constantly rising and third wave is looming, which poses a serious and imminent threat to public health. Hence, it is mandatory to take all possible safety measures for prevention and control of this disease in the Province of Punjab.  AND WHEREAS, malpractices/ hoarding have been observed by various suppliers/ venders of oxygen gas and related medical devices intended for intensive medical care due to which acute shortage of necessary medical equipment to cater needs of patient is being faced.  AND WHEREAS, in my opinion there are sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 4(c), 5(1)(e). 5(1)(f) of "The Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act 2020" as an immediate preventive and exped

  University of Sargodha issued a notification regarding extension in the date for submission of admission forms for MA/MSc/M.COM  Part-I / Composite 1st Annual Examinations 2021 for fresh regular and private candidates till 10.05.2021 due to recent conditions of COVID-19.

  In view of the decision of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), all public and private colleges in Punjab shall remain closed till Eid-ul-Fitr, 2021 holidays due to prevailing COVID-19 situation.

 State Bank of Pakistan issued change in office and business timings in view of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to contain the spread of COVID-19. The following timings will be observed:- Office Hours Monday to Thursday from 09:00am to 02:00pm Friday from 09:00am to 01:00pm Business for Public Monday to Thursday from 09:00am to 01:00pm Friday from 09:00am to 12:30pm

 T he number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in the Province of Punjab, positivity rate in some cities is constantly rising and third wave is looming, which poses a serious and imminent threat to public health. Hence, it is mandatory to take all possible safety measures for prevention and control of this disease in the Province of Punjab. AND WHEREAS, in my opinion there are sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 4(c), 5(1)(e), 5(1)(f) of "The Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act 2020" as an immediate preventive and expeditious remedy and the directions hereinafter appearing are necessary to ensure public health, safety. control the spread of COVID-19 and conserve lives in the Province of Punjab.  AND WHEREAS, the declaration that COVID-19 represents a serious and imminent threat to public health throughout the Province of Punjab under Section 311) of the Act ibid has already been published in the Gazette after approval of the Chief Minister.  NOW TH

  Deputy Accountant General, o/o Accountant General Punjab, Lahore issued a clarification to District Accounts Officer, Khanewal regarding disbursement of medical allowance to the EST teachers upgraded from BS-15 to BS-16 as on 01.01.2018. "If any employee is promoted / up-graded after 30.06.2015, he would be entitled to Medical Allowance @ 15% of his Basic Pay as on 30.06.2010 subject to 15% of the minimum of pay scales of Basic Pay Scales, 2008 against which such employees have been promoted / up-graded. He will be further entitled to 25% increase in the amount of Medical Allowance w.e.f. 01.07.2015 in pursuance of Pay Revision Rules 2015 and shall stand frozen at the same level. However, the Medical Allowance in no case should be less than Rs.1,500/- per month".  

  Government of the Punjab, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department suspended OPDs services in teaching / specialized hospitals in selected districts. Due to no respite has been noted in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Competent Authority has directed that OPD services of four specialties i.e. ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Dentistry shall remain suspended in public sector teaching specialized hospitals situated in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Bahawalpur, DG Khan and RY Khan with immediate effect for two weeks i.e. till 10th May, 2021.  The situation shall be reviewed on 11th May, 2021.

  Government of Pakistan, National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) intimated two weeks city wise lockdown in various districts with high disease prevalence is tentatively planned with effect from 2nd / 3rd May, 2021. The list of districts / cities:- Islamabad  Rawalpindi  Lahore  Multan  Faisalabad  Gujranwala  Bahawalpur  Hyderabad  Peshawar  Dir Lower  Mardan  Nowshera  Malakand  Charsadda  Swat  Swabi  Muzaffarabad  Sudhnuti  Poonch  Bagh

  Molana Mufti Muhammad Azam Sher Pao announced rates of fitrana and fidia 2021. 

  National Command and Operations Centre on 27th April 2021 made following decisions in order to control and prevent of spread of Coronavirus: 1. Timely issuance of SOPs / guidelines for Itekaf, Shab-e-Qadar, Jumma-tul-Wida and Namaz-e-Eid be ensured.   2. Complete ban on tourism from 8th to 16th May 2021 including Eid Holidays. Closure of tourist resorts, public parks and hotels in /around tourist spots to remain closed.   3. Ban on travel (inter-provincial and inter-city transport) during Eid Holidays. However, locals specially of GB will be allowed to travel.   4. Closure of all tourist resorts, public parks, hotels, restaurants, shopping mall, transport.   5. Travel nodes leading to tourist spots closed; focus on Murree, Galiyat, Swat-Kalam, Sea View / Beaches and Northern Areas etcetera.   6. Uninterrupted electricity supply during Eid Holidays be ensured.   7. Locals of GB will be allowed to travel back to GB during the holidays.   8. Ministry of Interior to issue notification of

  Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued notification regarding closure of all public and private educational institutions / schools in all districts of Punjab w.e.f 29.04.2021 to Eid-ul-Fitr, 2021 due to COVID-19.

 In pursuance of the decisions of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) regarding the deteriorating situation of Covid-19 in the Province and with the approval of the Competent Authority, the following instructions are notified for strict compliance. i. Physical classes in all Public and Private educational institutions under administrative control of the College Education Department, Government of Sindh shall remain suspended with immediate effect till 17th May, 2021.   ii. The teaching staff will continue online/home based teaching-learning activities to cover up the loss of academic time.   iii. The Principals are directed to ensure presence of essential staff to ensure cleanliness and regular upkeep of the colleges during closure period.  

 Government of the Punjab, Higher Education Department issued a notification regarding closure of all public and private college till further orders. All Public and Private Colleges in high positivity districts (ie beyond 5%) of TT Singh, RY Khan, DG Khan, Bahawalpur, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Khushab, Lodhran, Mandi Babuddin, Pak Pattan, Sahiwal, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Multan, Okara, Jhang, Khanewal, Kasur, Bahawalnagar, Chakwal & Bhakkar are hereby closed with immediate effect until further orders. The Intermediate classes which were earlier allowed in the high positivity districts on staggered basis are also suspended with immediate effect till further orders.  Universities may continue academic activities as per notification issued by HEC Islamabad.

  Due to unavoidable circumstances, the AIOU ongoing examinations of BA program & upcoming AD/BS/BBA/BS/B.Ed examinations for semester Autumn 2020 have been postponed with effect from 26.04.2021 till further orders. 

  Training and conduct of Large Scale Assessment (LSA) in all districts of Punjab is postponed due to COVID-19. The revised schedule for training and conduct of LSA will be issued later.

 The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in the Province of Punjab, positivity rate in some cities is constantly rising and third wave is looming, which poses a serious and imminent threat to public health. Hence, it is mandatory to take all possible safety measures for prevention and control of this disease in the Province of Punjab. AND WHEREAS, in my opinion there are sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 4(c), 5(1)(e), 5(1)(f) of "The Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act 2020" as an immediate preventive and expeditious remedy and the directions hereinafter appearing are necessary to ensure public health, safety, control the spread of COVID-19 and conserve lives in the Province of Punjab.  AND WHEREAS, the declaration that COVID-19 represents a serious and imminent threat to public health throughout the Province of Punjab under Section 311) of the Act ibid has already been published in the Gazette after approval of the Chief Minister.  NOW THER

  Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued notification regarding suspension of all educational activities in all public and private schools in district Gujrat.  

  Government of the Punjab, Services and General Administration Department issued a notification regarding office timings in all the offices. For Offices Working on 5-Days a Week 1. Monday to Thursday from 09:00am to 02:00pm 2. Friday from 09:00am to 01:00pm  For Offices Working on 6-Days a Week 1. Monday to Friday from 09:00am to 01:00pm  

  Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a notification regarding suspension of all educational activities / classes including 9th to 12th classes in all public and private schools in those districts where Covid-19 positivity ratio is more than 5%. The notified districts are as under:- 1. Bahawalnagar 2. Bahawalpur 3. Bhakkar 4. Chakwal 5. Dera Ghazi Khan 6. Faisalabad 7. Gujranwala 8. Hafiz Abad 9. Jhang 10. Kasur 11. Khanewal 12. Khushab 13. Lahore 14. Lodhran 15. Mandi Bahaud Din 16. Multan 17. Okara 18. Pak Pattan 19. Rahim Yar Khan 20. Rawalpindi 21. Sahiwal 22. Sargodha 23. Sheikhupura 24. T.T Singh

 NCC meeting chaired by Prime Minister was held on 23 April 21 and was attended by CMs provinces and all stakeholders. Taking stock of current COVID situation in country and host of religious / cultural activities in the month of Ramadan ul Mubarak: forum decided implementation of following NPIs in addition to already enforced NPIS: a. There will be complete closure of schools in districts beyond 5% positivity including classes from 9-12. Maximum emphasis on online learning   b. Complete ban is imposed on all activities after 6:00 PM till Sehr. Exemptions given only to essential services (petrol pumps, medical stores and vaccination centers etc) Section 144 will be imposed for strict implementation of NPIs.   c. 2 x days will be observed as closed days during a week (choice of days will be as per discretion of federating units). Exemptions given only to essential services (petrol pumps, medical stores, vaccination centers, poultry and vegetable shops etc). Section 144 will be imposed

  Government of the Punjab, Youth Affairs and Sports Department announced free admission for free training to earn money from internet of e-Rozgaar programme.

  Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a notification regarding closure of schools in 4 districts in addition to already 13 districts. In addition to closure of schools in 13 districts, all public and private schools in districts Okara, Jhang, Khanewal and Bhakar are closed with immediate effect till further orders due to increased Coronavirus Cases.

 The Higher Education Department issued a notification regarding change of nomenclature of public sector colleges in Punjab.  The nomenclature of public sector colleges in Punjab have been changed as per following conditions; a. The nomenclature of government colleges, where BS programmes are being offered, shall be changed to Government Graduate Colleges b. All public sector colleges, including Intermediate, Commerce and Home Economics colleges where BS programs are not being offered, shall be renamed as Government Associate Colleges   e. Erstwhile Commerce and Home Economics Colleges are allowed to offer Associate Degree Programmes in market oriented disciplines, in addition to Commerce and Home Economics   d. Associate Colleges can be upgraded to Graduate Colleges after start of BS Four Years Degree Program (BSFYDP).  

  Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman announce schedule of sadqa fitr (صدقہ فطر) for 2021. 

 Governor of the Punjab approved the following amendments in the Punjab Government Rules of Business 2011 with immediate effect: AMENDMENTS   In the Punjab Government Rules of Business 2011:   1. In the rules: (1) In rule (2):  (a) at clause (k), the following shall be inserted: "Department, South Punjab" means an attached department in the South Punjab Secretariat mentioned in column 3 of the First Schedule;" (b) after clause (y), the following shall be inserted:    "(ya) "Secretary of Department, South Punjab" means head of Department, South Punjab mentioned in column 3 of the First Schedule;" (c) after clause (z), the following shall be inserted:  "(za) "South Punjab” means the areas consisting of the revenue jurisdiction of districts Bhawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khanewal, Layyah, Lodhran, Multan, Muzaffargarh," Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur and Vehari notified by the Board of Revenue;   (zb) "Secretariat, South P

  Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued directions to the competent authorities to ensure completion of PERs of their subordinate staff within stipulated time under rules.

  Punjab Examination Commission issued a revised schedule for School Based Assessment due to the decision of National Command Operation Center (NCOC). 1 . Conduct of SBA Grade-I to VIII from 07.06.2021 to 25.06.2021 2. Issuance of report cards by schools by 30.06.2021  

 In future all transfers, postings, promotions, retirement notifications, initiation of PERs, and pension cases of all employees of education department will be processed through HRMIS and no manual application in foregoing issues will be entertained.  Therefore, to avoid any complications, data / profile of all employees must have been entered on HRMIS. Opportunity of data updating is provided to again with the direction to ensure uploading of data of all employees. Both teaching and non teaching staff within 15 days. Login & Password have been made active for updating.

  Deputy Commissioner, Hafizabad issued notification regarding rates if various edibles in district Hafizabad.  

  Punjab Police Hafizabad issued an awareness pamphlet for general public to becareful to give finger prints and CNIC number to unknown people.

  Pakistan Telecommunication Authority issued guidelines to report Mobile Phone theft to the concerned quarter.

 Government of the Punjab settled appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) @Rs.15,00,000/- per month. Basic Pay Rs.300,000/-  Development Allowance Rs.800,000/-  Accommodation Allowance Rs. 240,000/-  Utilities Rs. 150,000/-  Transport 1300 CC chauffeur-driven vehicle POL 300 liters per month for local / Lahore use, POL for official tours shall be admissible on the basis of actual consumption. TA / DA as admissible to an officer in BS-22 Telephone Facility Rs.10000/- including cellular connections Medical Facility as admissible to an officer in BS-22 Total Rs.15,00,000/- per month

  Government of the Punjab, Finance Department approved the disbursement of pay and pension of Government Employees on 30th April, 2021 (Friday) due to gazetted holidays on 1st & 2nd May, 2021 (Saturday & Sunday).

  Chief Executive Officer, District Education Authority, Hafizabad issued a notification regarding school timings during holy month of Ramzan. Boys Schools   Monday to Thursday & Saturday from 07:30am to 12:00pm without break.  Friday from 07:30am to 11:30am without break Girls Schools Monday to Thursday & Saturday from 07:15am to 11:45am without break.  Friday from 07:30am to 11:30am without break Insaaf Afternoon Schools (Boys)   Monday to Thursday & Saturday:- 1st Shift 07:00am to 11:30am without break 2nd Shift 12:00pm to 04:30pm without break. Friday from 02:00pm to 06:00pm without break Insaaf Afternoon Schools (Girls)   Monday to Thursday & Saturday:- 1st Shift 07:00am to 11:30am without break 2nd Shift 12:00pm to 04:30pm without break. Friday from 02:00pm to 06:00pm without break For Nursery Classes All 6 days from 08:00am to 10:00am

  Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a School Based Assessment Manual 2021 for the help of teachers. View or Download the School Based Assessment Manual 2021

  Government of Pakistan started registration and corona virus vaccination of citizens having over 50 years of age. Registration can done via website http://nims.nadra.gov.pk or sending CNIC number at 1166.

  Government of the Punjab, School Education Department withdraw advices regarding grant of Time Scale Promotion / Personal Upgradation in respect of Officers in BS-17 to BS-19. Government of the Punjab, Finance Department passed following directions / remarks:- "The Administrative Department is advised to withdraw all orders / advices of time scale promotion issued prior to issuance of Finance Department Notification No.FD.PC.40-12/2017 dated 20.12.2019 which are not covered under the notification ibid, whoever, the recovery of overpayment drawn on account of personal upgradation may be made as per law / rule."     

  School Education Department, Punjab announced annual e-Transfer Calendar 2021 for compassionate grounds and extreme hardship (divorce, widow, wedlock, disable, mutual and adjustment of promoted / on disposal teachers etc.  The following timelines are to be observed:- 1. Transfer for promoted / on disposal teachers / officers & compassionate grounds Apply from 1st January to 10th January Verification from 11th January to 17th January Orders will be generated on 20th January Relieving and Joining in January & February 2. Transfer for promoted / on disposal teachers / officers & compassionate grounds Apply from 1st March to 10th March Verification from 11th March to 17th March Orders will be generated on 20th March Relieving and Joining in March & April 3. Transfer open for all categories Apply from 1st May to 10th May Verification from 11th May to 17th May Orders will be generated on 20th May Relieving and Joining in May & June 4. Transfer open for all categories Ap