Punjab losses snowball into Rs152.21 billion

MULTAN – The worst-ever flood of the country’s history has so far caused loss worth over Rs 152.21 billion to Punjab, more than one fourth of province’s total budget, discloses an initial estimate made by the Government of Punjab.
The swollen rivers have affected the lives of at least…

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