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Permission of WASA mandatory for borewells, tube wells installation

The tube well installed without the permission of WASA should be sealed.

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Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) made the installation of borewells and tube wells subject to the permission of Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA).

According to the details, a hearing was held in the LHC on the petitions filed for the remedy of smog, during which the court said that no bore can be constructed without WASA’s permission and no tube well can be installed without its permission. The tube well installed without the permission of WASA should be sealed.

During the hearing, the counsel for the Judicial Commission told the court that Deputy Commissioner (DC) Narowal had ordered to de-seal the sealed unit under political pressure, on which the court ordered that DC Narowal to submit his report. Director General (DG) Environment should inform the court in case of any political pressure.

The court said that due to the efforts of the court, 50 recharge wells have been installed so far, which will help in securing rainwater.

WASA’s counsel told the court that meters have been installed on the tube wells in the housing societies which will help in maintaining the supply of certain amount of water.

 Later, the court adjourned further hearing of the case till next Friday.

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Gujranwala: Uncle, aunt torture seven-year-old to death

The police stated that the children's parents are in jail on drug charges.

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Gujranwala: A seven-year-old child died due to the alleged violence of his uncle and aunt.

According to the police, uncle and aunt allegedly severely tortured their young nephews, as a result of which seven-year-old Sultan died and two-year-old Saqlain was injured in Gondlanwala, area of Gujranwala.

The police stated that the children's parents are in jail on drug charges.

When the incident took place, the uncle took the injured child to the hospital and claimed that he was injured in a traffic accident, added police.

According to the police, seeing the nature of the injuries on the child's body, the doctors called the police, while the child could not succumb to the injuries and died in the hospital.

Police continued that a case has been registered and the accused husband and wife have been arrested.

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PM Shehbaz reconstitutes CCI

In that council, four higher ministers will be included as members.

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Islamabad: Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has reconstituted Secretariat of common council interests (CCI). After the approval of Shehbaz Sharif the notification has been issued.

According to the details, its first time in the history that foreign minister has been included in CCI instead of finance minister.

In accordance with the notification, eight-member CCI’s chairman will be Shehbaz Sharif. In that council, four higher ministers will be included as members.

Foreign minister Ishaq Dar is included in CCI as member. Defense minister Khawaja Asif, minister Safiran Ameer Muqam is also included in CCI.

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