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References
- ↑ https://fwf.punjab.gov.pk/background
- ↑ "Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries | Punjab Portal". Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ↑ Fisheries | Punjab Portal
- ↑ Forest Department | Punjab Portal
- ↑ Wildlife Department | Punjab Portal