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Margalla Hills: Three held on suspicion of igniting forest fires

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Three individuals have been arrested for suspected involvement in igniting forest fires in Margalla Hills by the Capital Development Authority. Efforts to extinguish the fires are ongoing, with the authorities emphasizing their commitment to holding those responsible accountable. Additional arrests are expected as investigations continue into the fire incidents.
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Solarisation of Karachi’s three roads announced

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Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab announced a solarization project in collaboration with the World Bank to solarise major roads in Karachi, including Sharah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Iran, and Marine Drive. The Rs1 billion project aims to convert 103 additional roads to solar power, saving electricity costs and facilitating development works. Solar-powered streetlights will also be installed on 106 roads.
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Motorbikes, three wheelers’ sale slumps 6.49pc in Pakistan

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Motorbikes and three-wheelers sales in Pakistan dropped by 6.49% during the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the same period in 2022-23, as per the Pakistan Automobile Manufacturing Association. The sales of Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Road Prince motorcycles saw significant declines, while United Auto three-wheeler sales increased.
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ECP employees to get three salaries as bonus

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided to reward its employees with a three-month bonus salary, but individuals facing inquiries or legal proceedings are ineligible. The finance ministry's guidelines limit an institution to giving five bonuses in a fiscal year. The announcement follows the general elections and allegations of rigging.
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Three Pakistanis ‘abducted’ in Iran

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Three Pakistanis from Sialkot, Punjab, were reportedly abducted in Iran. Their relatives received a video showing the abductees being tortured, with kidnappers demanding Rs8 million ransom each for their release. The Pakistani government has been urged to intervene. This incident follows the recent killing of nine Pakistani laborers in Iran.
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Poliovirus found in sewage samples of three more cities

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The National Institute of Health confirms Type-1 Wild Poliovirus found in sewage samples of three more Pakistani cities, genetically linked to the imported YB3A genetic cluster of WPV1. The virus has been discovered in sewage samples of 34 districts this year, with the government's commitment to eliminating polio from the country. Prime Minister aims for collaboration to eradicate the disease.
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Hajj 2024: Pakistani pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia via three flights

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Pakistani pilgrims for Hajj 2024 arrived in Saudi Arabia via three flights, carrying a total of 530 passengers. The flight operation will continue till June 10, 2024, facilitating around 34,000 pilgrims through 170 flights. Hajj, a sacred Islamic pilgrimage, occurs annually during the twelfth month of the Islamic Calendar.
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Children among three dead in Sahiwal car accident

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Three people, including two children, were tragically killed in a car accident near Sahiwal. The incident involved a vehicle running over bystanders, leading to the arrest of the car driver. In another recent accident, three individuals died and several were injured in a collision between a van and a trailer on a motorway in Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad motorway accident claims three lives

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Three lives were lost and multiple others injured in a collision between a passenger van and a trailer on the Hyderabad motorway. The accident, caused by over-speeding, led to a tragic outcome, with the possibility of the death toll rising further. Similarly, a recent bus accident in Diamer claimed 20 lives and left 21 injured.
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Three terrorists gunned down in Khyber IBO: ISPR

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Three terrorists, including their leader Sohail aka Azmatu and Haji Gul alias Zarqawi, were gunned down in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The successful operation also led to the recovery of weapons and ammunition, with local people commending the security forces for their efforts.