60 uplift schemes okayed

Published October 1, 2008

TOBA TEK SINGH, Sept 30: The district steering committee approved on Tuesday 60 development schemes proposed by Punjab Assembly members.

Haji Ishaq said Rs56 million will be spent on the schemes.

INJURED: Four people sustained injuries after their car overturned here on Tuesday near Pirmahal.

Syed Azhar Husain and his family's three women were on their way to Chak 666-GB on Shorkot-Inayat Shah Road when their speeding vehicle overturned. The injured were admitted to Pirmahal rural hospital.

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