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Wasa starts dredging of Pindi’s Nullah Leh
National
May 20, 2021
Rawalpindi: On the directions of Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) started dredging of Nullah Leh here on Wednesday.
Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah has formed monitoring teams. Director Local Government and Community Development Amna Rafiq In-Charge of the monitoring teams visited Nullah Leh on Wednesday. Wasa Managing Director Raja Shaukat and other senior officials also accompanied her on the occasion.
Wasa Managing Director Raja Shaukat also briefed Commissioner Rawalpindi Division that Punjab government has provided Rs30 million for dredging of Nullah Leh. The process of dredging of Nullah Leh will be completed before the onset of monsoon, he claimed.
Rawalpindi : On the directions of Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, the Water and Sanitation Agency started dredging of Nullah Leh here on Wednesday.Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Syed Gulzar.
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