The Metro and Speedo bus services have been resumed in Lahore after 22 days of suspension.
According to a notification issued by the Department of Primary and Secondary Health, the two bus services have been resumed in the provincial capital but no decision has been taken on the resumption of the Orange Line Metro Train service in the city.
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