Fresh Monsoon Spell Begins in Punjab, Islamabad Amid Flood Recovery

A fresh monsoon spell has begun in parts of Punjab and Islamabad, bringing significant rainfall on Wednesday morning. This new phase of the monsoon season arrives as regions across Punjab continue to recover from extensive flooding caused by the preceding spell…...

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