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- 1 2 "New bridge over Jhelum to open next month". Dawn. 2011-05-09. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "Wapda completes Rs 1.012 billion Dhan Gali Bridge project". Brecorder. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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