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Metro train service, the Orange Line starts operation for public

Punjab News The Orange Line Metro train service started its operation for public today (Monday) in Lahore.  According to details, the citizens have started traveling in the train and they are happy with this facility of the government and say that the fare of the Orange Line train is reasonable. According to sources, a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)'s project named Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) has been completed after five years and it will become operational for masses.  The train will run from 07:30 am to 08:30 pm. Installations and decorations at all 26 stations along 27.1 KM-long track have also been completed while automatic machines have been installed at the stations to check and recharge card balance. Ticket boxes are made for those who do not possess cards, sources informed, adding that its fare of the Orange Line has been fixed at Rs 40. Twenty six stations have been set up during the entire journey. One thousand passengers can travel on the train and Wi-Fi fac
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Kasur: Three of a family shot dead at home

Punjab News Three members of a same family were gunned down in Kasur, Punjab province on Sunday night. According to details, the firing incident took place near Bhatta Gorian Chowk in the jurisdiction of A Division Police Station in Kasur, Punjab province where unindentified assailants riding on a bike forcefully entered a house and opened fire on residents of a house when they offered rsistance. As a result, owner of the house named Abdul Hameed, his wife Naila and a daughter were killed while three other children of Abdul Hameed were injured in the incident. After getting information, rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead and injured to hospital. A heavy contingent of police also rushed at the scene and cordoned off the area and launched a search to arrest the suspects.  Read more:  Three of a family shot dead at home

14-year-old girl brutally murdered after being raped in Lahore

Punjab News A 14-year-old girl was allegedly murdered after being raped by some unidentified men in Rehmat Town, area of Manawan in Lahore, said police on Saturday. According to sources, the family of the deceased tried to bury her body without bringing the incident into notice of police.  However, police reached at the scene and transferred the dead body to hospital for autopsy.Police said the girl was strangled to death and torture marks were clearly visible on her neck. More facts would be revealed after autopsy report and investigation, police added.  Read more:  https://onlineindus.com/english/14-year-old-girl-brutally-murdered-after-being-raped-in-Lahore/40597

Bahawalpur: TikTok craze claims another life

Punjab News A boy lost his life while filming a video for popular video-sharing platform TikTok in Bahawalpur, on Saturday. According to details, a boy went to the canal along with his friends, was fell into the Sadiqa canal as his foot was slipped while recording a video in Mandi Sadiq Ganj in Minchinabad, Bahalwalpur district of Punjab and he drowned. The deceased, identified as Muhammad Sufiyan. Police have rushed at the location and commenced investigation into the matter and decided to interrogate the friends of the deceased. Earlier, July 10, a 10th grade student accidentally shot and killed himself while filming a video for popular video-sharing platform TikTok in Abbottabad, police said on Friday. The deceased, identified as Abdul Samad was reportedly filming himself with a pistol when he accidentally pulled the trigger, killing himself. The body was shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities.This is not the first time that a life has been lost while s

Buzdar hints at reopening tourist spots

Punjab News Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday hinted at opening of tourist spot, including Murree. According to sources, CM Buzdar also informed that the precautionary measures set by the government are being finalized for reopening tourist spots, restuarants and hotels. Punjab CM also announced new projects for Murree including Kohsar University. He said 22 crore rupees will be used on a water scheme which will provide 6 lac gallons of water to locals. Muzaffarabad Road will be contructed with Rs 2.42 crore and 3 lac fruit trees will be planted, he added. Read more: https://onlineindus.com/english/Buzdar-hints-at-reopening-tourist-spots/40271

Minor girl killed by kite string in Lahore

Punjab News A minor girl was killed when a kite string slit her throat in Sanda area of Lahore on Sunday. According to details, six-year-old Hareem Fatima was going with her father on motorcycle to Shahdara from Township when a kite string struck her and slit her throat due to which she died on the spot without getting any medical aid. CM Punjab Usman Buzdar took notice of the incident and asked CCPO to submit report in this regard. CM Buzdar also instructed police to investigate the matter and arrest the suspects. Buzdar expressed grief over death of minor girl. Kite flying has been banned in Punjab for several years owing to the casualties its string causes. Read more: https://onlineindus.com/english/Minor-girl-killed-by-kite-string-in-Lahore/39736

Road accident kills four in Lodhran

Punjab News At least four people including two minor child were lost their lives when the motorcycle they were riding on was hit by a tractor trolley in Lodhran on Monday night. According to details, the accident happened in Lodhran, Punjab province where a rashly driven tractor trolley hit a motorbike, killing four people on the spot. Eye-witnesses said, the accident took place owing to the negligence of tractor trolley driver. Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead bodies to hospital. Later, the bodies were handed over to family after completing legal formalities. Earlier this month, one person was dead and six others were injured in a collision between a van and a trailer in Manga Mandi near Lahore on Sunday. According to details, the accident happened in Manga Mandi near Lahore, where a rashly driven van collided with a trailer after the van driver lost control over the vehicle due to over-speeding, resulting, one person died on the spot while six othe