Pakistan
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Lack of clean drinking water spiking diseases in flood-hit Pak
Islamabad: Aid workers warn a lack of clean drinking is causing an increase in diseases in Pakistan, as the death toll from devastating floods crosses 1,200, the media reported. Access to clean…
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Luxury car Bentley stolen in UK recovered from Karachi
Karachi: A luxury car, a Bentley Mulsanne, was recovered from Karachi on Saturday by Pakistan Customs on information provided by a British law enforcement agency, a media report said. The vehicle, earlier…
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Death toll in devastating Pakistan flooding reaches 1,265
Islamabad: The death toll in Pakistan’s devastating flooding has increased to 1,265 as the cash-strapped country struggles to rescue and care for millions of people displaced by the record deluges. In its…
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Imran dodges question on whether Bushra Bibi accepted necklace from business tycoon
Islamabad: Imran khan, during his recent visit to Anti Terrorism Court on Thursday, evaded the question on whether his wife Bushra Bibi received a diamond necklace from a business tycoon. Referring to…
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UN continues support for flood-hit Pakistan
United Nations:The UN has continued to support Pakistan’s response to devastating floods by providing food, clean water and other emergency relief supplies, a spokesperson said. UN team, along with humanitarian partners, have…
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Pakistan’s confidence is high, ready for any opponent: Mohammad Rizwan on clash against India in Super 4
Sharjah: After defeating Hong Kong by a massive 155 runs in the ongoing Asia Cup, the star of Pakistan’s victory batter Mohammad Rizwan said that the Pakistan team’s confidence is high and…
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Pak may face protests, instability amid high food, fuel prices: IMF
Islamabad: As Pakistan’s inflation, which just hit a 47-year-high in August at over 27 per cent, is on an upward curve, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against protests and instability…
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India is in no rush to resume India-Pak trade ties
New Delhi: The onus for resumption of India-Pakistan trade lies with Islamabad, which unilaterally snapped commercial ties in 2019, people familiar with the matter said. The issues of both trade and humanitarian…
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Over 3 million children face health risks in flood-hit Pakistan
Islamabad: Amid multiple crises already looming in the wake of devastating floods in Pakistan, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has warned that more than three million children are facing health…
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Despite decline in global oil rates, Pak govt raises fuel prices
Islamabad: Life continues to be posing more and more challenges to the people of Pakistan as millions suffer the devastation caused due to floods while others are succumbing to the rising inflation…
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United Sikhs rushes relief supplies for Pakistan flood victims
New Delhi: UN-affiliated NGO United Sikhs has rushed relief supplies for flood victims in Pakistan’s Charsadda district where thousands of people and the livestock were badly hit, besides unprecedented damage to the…
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Pakistan: 5 mn feared sick in flooded areas due to disease outbreak
Islamabad: Health experts in Pakistan have sounded the alarm regarding the outbreak of disease in flood-affected areas, estimating around five million people to fall sick in the next four to 12 weeks.…
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Pak govt to consult coalition partners on importing goods from India: Pak Minister
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Wednesday the government will consider importing goods from India after consulting its coalition partners and key stakeholders, as the cash-strapped nation seeks to stablise…