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Detailed explanation-1: -Malerkotla district is a district in Punjab state of India. It was formed after the bifurcation of Sangrur district. Malerkotla district was carved out of Sangrur and became the 23rd district of Punjab on 02 June, 2021. District Malerkotla is divided into three subdivisions: Malerkotla, Amargarh and Ahmedgarh.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 23rd district that was created on 14 May 2021 is Malerkotla.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chairing a high level meeting in Lahore on Friday, the Chief Minister approved to make Taunsa Sharif, Murree, Wazirabad, Talagang and Kot Addu as new districts. He said the move will improve administration and increase the facilities including health and education.

Detailed explanation-4: -Murree created from Rawalpindi, Talagang from Chakwal, Wazirabad from Gujranwala and added in Gujrat Division, Kot Addu from Muzaffargarh, and Taunsa from Dera Ghazi Khan. On December 31, 2022 1 more district was created in Punjab. Jampur from Rajanpur. On January 14, 2023 Punjab government created Mianwali Division.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fazilka was announced as the 21st district of Punjab by Government of Punjab (India) on July 2011, before that Fazilka was included in Firozpur district. It is located in southwestern Punjab, next to the border with Pakistan, the border being to its west.