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Schools closure extended, gas supply curtailed
Schools to reopen on January 13 because of cold wave
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Thin attendance observed in offices after Eid
Most employees took the opportunity to travel and meet their families on the occasion
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Official denies rumours of extension in holidays
After the rumours surfaced on social media
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Bus terminals overcrowded as people return after Eid
Govt offices open, but attendance remains thin
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Rush of visitors persists at popular tourist spots
District admin penalises hotel owners for overcharging tourists
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Govt announces public holidays for 2019
A total of 14 public holidays given by the federal government
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Father takes six flights to spend Christmas with flight attendant daughter
Hal flew across the United States to spend time with daughter Pierce
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Two-day public holiday announced on Ashura
Law enforcers directed to make stringent security measures for processions and gatherings
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Health dept cancels Eid holidays of medical staff in Lahore
Special monitoring teams will be formed to check attendance of doctors
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Offices slowly limp back to life
Attendance remains thin in both public and private offices
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