Hospitals treat 209 patients, many of whom suffer from severe symptoms

Despite ongoing anti-dengue drives, officials struggle to control situation

Lack of rate lists leaves buyers at vendors' mercy

District Health Authority withdraws general duty staff

The moves come after an inquiry held into the recruitment of 1,500 daily wages sanitary patrol workers.

District authorities declare emergency as cases continue to rise

Despite anti-dengue campaign, 87 patients tested positive for dengue in last 24 hours

Outbreak shows no signs of abating despite efforts

Civil Lines is Rawalpindi's most expensive area and official residences of RDA officers are also located in the area.

Sources say many buildings were erected without adherence to building codes