Islamabad—Thousands of twin cities residents
converged in the parks and public places to
rejoice Eid-ul-Azha festivities amid cooler
temperatures. After spending two days in prime
segment of sacrificing animals, scores of people
including children and women visited
recreational sites on Monday. Subsequently,
picnic spots in Islamabad and adjoining
Rawalpindi witnessed traditional festivity on
third day of Eid.
Islamabad—The government is working on a
project to undertake various research and
development activities for the improvement of
water resources of mountainous areas. Under the
project, costing Rs. 28 million a result
oriented short-term research studies are being
conducted, official sources said here Monday.
Rawalpindi—The City President of Pakistan
Peoples’ Party, Malik Aamir Fida Paracha has
said that the PPP is united under the dynamic
leadership of President Zardari. It will not
only counter all the conspiracies against the
government but also hold anti democratic
elements accountable for going against desires
of people. He was talking to a gathering which
was held at party’s office to observe 43rd
Commemoration Day of Pakistan Peoples’ Party in
which Member Central Executive Committee Qazi
Sultan Mehmood, leaders of the party Anjum
Farooq Paracha, Rashid Mir, Sajjad Haider and
Sumera Gul along with hundred of workers
participated.
Islamabad/Rawalpindi—The
residents of twin cities praised the effective
measures taken by authorities concerned to keep
the city clean on the religious occasion of
Eidul Azha. According to a spokesperson
for the CDA’s, directorate’s all sanitation
staff members totaling 2,000 were on duty during
Eid days. Around 100 vehicles were also in the
field for collection of animal waste before its
transportation to the landfill.
Islamabad—As usual, cab and rickshaw drivers
have exploited the commuters by charging high
fare as there was immense shortage of local
transporters during Eid holidays and they
(commuters) have no choice but to pay fares
demanded by drivers. The passengers while
commenting on the situation said that cab and
rickshaw drivers demanded high fares taking
advantage of Eid.
