Punjab: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Punjab anti-drug activist Jhota's autopsy conducted at PGIMER, cremation on Nov. 8 • Nov. 7, 2026, 6:49 AM ET (The Hindu)

Pakistan’s Punjab government extends detention of Imran Khan’s sisters by 30 days • Oct. 26, 2026, 6:40 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of Pakistan showing areas affected by the 2010 flooding, with regions along the Indus River marked in red for severely affected areas and orange for moderately affected areas. Major cities such as Karachi, Sukkur, Hyderabad, Multan, Lahore, Peshawar, and Islamabad are labeled, along with provincial and international boundaries. Neighboring countries including Afghanistan, India, and China are also indicated.

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