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Shortage of cholera vaccines forces WHO shift to single-dose approach
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Since January this year, 29 countries have reported cholera cases, including Haiti, Malawi and Syria which are facing large outbreaks. In comparison, in the previous 5 years, fewer than 20 countries on average reported outbreaks. The global trend is moving towards more numerous, more widespr
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World Bank advises Pakistan to take internal steps for economic recovery
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser on Sunday advised Pakistan to take internal measures along with help from the international community by implementing economic reforms to recover from the cataclysmic floods.
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Pakistan requests China to roll over its USD 6.3 billion debt
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): Pakistan on Saturday requested its all-weather ally China to roll over its USD 6.3 billion debt amid a slump in its economy due to devastating floods.
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Over 1 in 9 children in flood-affected areas of Pakistan suffering from se
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Pakistan, health facilities are reporting alarming levels of severe acute malnutrition among children in affected areas, UNICEF has warned.
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More than 1.5 million children at risk as devastating floods hit Nigeria
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], October 23 (ANI): More than 2.5 million people in Nigeria are in need of humanitarian assistance - 60 per cent of which are children - and are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in the past decade, UNICEF warne
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Pakistan's annual inflation soars to 27.13 pc
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 (ANI): Amid devastating floods and a crumbling economy, Pakistan's annual inflation climbed to 27.13 per cent this week.
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F16 package from US: Pakistan's misplaced priorities exposed amid economic
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 (ANI): At a time when the Pakistani economy is faltering and people are hit by diseases and hunger after unprecedented floods, the country in a misplaced priority saga is busy sourcing fighter jet-related packages from the US, media reports.
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Around 16 pc people face acute food insecurity in Pakistan: FAO official
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 21 (ANI): Due to devastating floods and faulty country politics, around 15-16 per cent of citizens of Pakistan are reeling under food insecurity and the situation continues to get worse with every passing day.
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Pakistan PM appeals for 'additional funds' after floods
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI): Battered by the unprecedented floods, cash-strapped Pakistan is looking for additional funds to rebuild the country after the natural disaster pushed its economy to the brink.
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US senators seek temporary protected status for Pakistani immigrants
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): US senators have sought Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Pakistani nationals currently residing in the US due to this year's unprecedented floods.
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"We were to select one thing...to save our politics or the state": Pak min
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that his country is ready to buy fuel from Russia at the same rate being provided to neighbouring India, according to The News International.
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Imran Khan warns Pak govt, says long march won't be delayed past October
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 18 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday warned Shehbaz Sharif-led government that the anti-government "Azadi March" would not be delayed past October as they have completed their preparations.
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