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Faisalabad RPO calls for coordination between religious scholars, civil admin during Muharram

FAISALABAD – In pursuance of the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a delegation of the Inter-Muslim Unity Committee visited Faisalabad to promote sectarian harmony and ensure the peaceful observance of Muharram-ul-Haram acro…

#Faisalabad #Muharram

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Soaring temperatures trigger ice price hike in Muzaffargarh

MUZAFFARGARH – A sharp increase in ice prices has been reported in Muzaffargarh district amid intense heat, where alleged profiteering by ice factory owners has pushed the price of a single ice block up to Rs1,000.

#Muzaffargarh #IcePrice

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DC orders to expedite public welfare initiatives under CM’s vision

Vehari – Deputy Commissioner Khalid Javed Goraya on Monday chaired a series of meetings to review progress on development projects, e-Biz Punjab Portal applications, beautification schemes, Green Property Certificates, Wanda Jat digitalisation, Mo…

#PublicWelfare #Punjab

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Traffic suspended on M-5 after high-voltage wires collapse near RY Khan amid windstorm

RAHIM YAR KHAN – A severe windstorm on Monday caused high-transmission electricity lines to collapse onto the M-5 Motorway near Rahim Yar Khan, leading to a significant disruption of traffic and the immediate closure of several sections for heavy …

#RahimYarKhan #Accidents

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Eid cleanliness drive: Kot Addu secures 4th position in Punjab

MUZAFFARGARH – Kot Addu district achieved a remarkable position across the Punjab province for its outstanding cleanliness arrangements and timely disposal of animal waste during Eid-ul-Adha.

#KotAddu #Eid

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Hungary’s PM Magyar threatens legal action if president refuses to resign

BUDAPEST – Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday his government would launch legal proceedings to dismiss President Tamas Sulyok, an appointee of the previous nationalist administration, if he sticks by his refusal to resign.

#PeterMagyar #Hungary

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Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador

LONDON – Britain’s government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the often acerbic world of Westminster and his messy clearance for the job.

#PeterMandelson #UKPolitics

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte submits answer to defend impeachment charges

MANILA – The defense team of Sara Duterte said on Monday that the Philippine vice president had formally filed her answer to the Articles of Impeachment before the Senate, which is sitting as an impeachment court.

#SaraDuterte #Philippines

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotts pro-Israel annual parade

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped Sunday’s pro-Israel parade to become the first mayor in more than 60 years to boycott the event.

#ZohranMamdani #NewYorkCity

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Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case

MANILA – A Philippine senator who is the son of a former president was detained on Monday after surrendering to police in line with a court order on suspicion of taking kickbacks as part of a scandal that sparked huge protests last year.

#JinggoyEstrada #Philippines