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Probe into state land sale

RECORDER REPORT

QUETTA: In Balochistan, probe is believed to be in progress to pinpoint influentials including parliamentarians, politicians, bankers, businessmen and bureaucrats having bought virgin state land, at throw-away prices. Well informed sources confirmed here on Friday that in the past, these influentials either bought state land much below the market price or get allotment either in their own names or in the names of their family members. On completion, a comprehensive report would soon be sent to the NAB for accessory action.

Fake currency dealers arrested

RECORDER REPORT

QUETTA: A gang of counterfeit currency dealers has been busted by CIA with the arrest of two suspects Ñ Jamal and Khalid Ñ and recovery of currency notes of rupees one thousand denomination here. Both the accused are believed to be under grilling to catch held of those responsible for running this racket in the country.