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In March 2019, a free [[hepatitis C]] and [[tuberculosis]] treatment program was launched in France Colony by the [[Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination|Federal Ministry for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/440727-france-colony-residents-to-get-free-hepatitis-c-tb-testing-and-treatment|title=France Colony residents to get free hepatitis C, TB testing and treatment |work=[[The News International]]|place=Islamabad|date=March 7, 2019|access-date=June 15, 2019}}</ref> |
In March 2019, a free [[hepatitis C]] and [[tuberculosis]] treatment program was launched in France Colony by the [[Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination|Federal Ministry for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/440727-france-colony-residents-to-get-free-hepatitis-c-tb-testing-and-treatment|title=France Colony residents to get free hepatitis C, TB testing and treatment |work=[[The News International]]|place=Islamabad|date=March 7, 2019|access-date=June 15, 2019}}</ref> |
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A wall surrounds it, built by some Pakistani beauricats. - From Caring TV interviews. |
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Shabazz Bhatti now is in charge of the area as the ministry of minority. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSvZYxlFzhQ for anyone who wants to make it look fancy and fact-check. |
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Revision as of 13:43, 10 November 2020
France Colony | |
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Neighborhood in Islamabad, Pakistan | |
  France Colony | |
| Coordinates: 33°43′13″N 73°03′38″E / 33.7203981°N 73.0606047°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Territory | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| City | Islamabad |
| Sector | F-7 |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | ≈ 8,000 |
France Colony is a slum neighborhood in the F-7 sector of Islamabad, Pakistan.[1][2] In 2018 it had around 8,000 residents, mainly Christians.[1]
History
The neighborhood derives its name from the past presence of a French embassy in the area.[1]
Living conditions
According to The Friday Times, France Colony has low-quality electric and telecommunications networks with high electricity prices, unclean water and waste accumulation.[1] The neighborhood is crossed by a brook with contaminated water.[3]
Drug dealing and consumption is frequent in the neighborhood.[4]
In March 2019, a free hepatitis C and tuberculosis treatment program was launched in France Colony by the Federal Ministry for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination.[5]
A wall surrounds it, built by some Pakistani beauricats. - From Caring TV interviews. Shabazz Bhatti now is in charge of the area as the ministry of minority. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSvZYxlFzhQ for anyone who wants to make it look fancy and fact-check.
References
- ^ a b c d e Sheikh, Fathima (June 15, 2018). "A France we must visit". The Friday Times. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ Kreuzmann, Hermann (2013). "Islamabad – Living with the plan" (pdf). Südasien-Chronik - South Asia Chronicle (3/2013). Südasien-Seminar der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: 150. ISBN 978-3-86004-295-3.
- ^ Mussadaq, Maha (December 29, 2013). "Behind the beautiful: Nothing French about the France Colony". The Express Tribune. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ Chudhary, Wasif (October 26, 2018). "France Colony a hub of drugs and narcotics". Daily Times. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ "France Colony residents to get free hepatitis C, TB testing and treatment". The News International. Islamabad. March 7, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
Further reading
- Zaidi, Alif F.; Lehner, Adam (1991). "France Colony. Last among unequals". The Muslim Magazine. No. 3. May.
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