Eid celebrated under fear of coronavirus with simplicity
Islamabad
May 16, 2021
Rawalpindi : The residents of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad celebrated Eid under fear of coronavirus with simplicity. Eid prayers were held at open areas in mosques and Eidgahs following SOPs and other measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Not only coronavirus fear but profiteers spoiled Eid celebrations because they were selling all items in skyrocketing prices in absence of special price magistrates. Similarly, taxicab and rickshaw drivers were taking full advantage on the absence of Public Service Transport (PST) on roads and looting commuters both hands.
The chicken sellers were selling 1-kilogram chicken meat at Rs590, mutton sellers were selling 1-kilogram mutton at Rs1600, beef at Rs800, yogurt at Rs150 and 1-kiter milk at Rs140 on Eid days. The taxicabs were demanding Rs500 even for a short distance of travelling during eid days. The Naanbhais were also looted people both hands
Two new graveyards to address needs of Pindiites
Islamabad
January 21, 2021
Rawalpindi:The local administration, Rawalpindi has recently established a graveyard in Dhok Munshi which is operational while another one in Adiala Road is in process of completion and will be operational very soon. “The graveyard in Dhok Munshi graveyard has huge space for next 10-years at least, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Captain (r) Muhammad Mehmood told ‘The News’ here on Wednesday.
Pindiites are facing difficulties in finding space for a grave. They have to search from place to place to find out space for a grave but in vain. Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Captain (r) Muhammad Mehmood said with these two new graveyards at Dhoke Munshi and Adiala Road, will address to the needs of Pindiites as not only the landlords but their tenants will also get space for a grave here for their deceased ones.