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Hardships grow as Pakistan tightens its grip in Balochistan
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
Residents in Balochistan's Zehri and Surab regions are facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to a four-day curfew and military operations. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee reported acute food shortages, blocked healthcare access, and alleged house raids by security forces, urging internationa
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Pakistan's border mismanagement deepens crisis as Balochistan faces fuel a
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US have disrupted cross-border trade, causing fuel and food shortages in Pakistan's Balochistan border districts. Markets in Gwadar, Kech and nearby areas are witnessing sharp price hikes as Iranian exports decline, raising concerns over worsening supp
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Displaced families appeal for shelter, aid as winter worsens in Kabul
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Internally displaced families in Kabul are struggling to survive winter in tents, citing lack of shelter and basic aid. They have urged authorities to provide land, food and assistance, while experts warn that inaction could worsen social and economic conditions.
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Pakistan: State mismanagement triggers looming flour shortage in twin citi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, an urgent meeting convened to address the crisis, senior leaders of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) sharply criticised the authorities for creating instability instead of resolving long-standing issues. The session, chaired by Chief Patron Tariq
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Displaced families in Kabul struggle for survival as winter nears
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Hundreds of displaced families in Kabul are living in tents as winter nears, struggling without food, fuel, or shelter. Many say they have no land or money to rent homes and urge the Islamic Emirate for help, Tolo News reported.
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Prolonged Torkham border closure leaves thousands of transporters stranded
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ongoing closure of the Torkham border since October 13 has worsened the difficulties faced by hundreds of stranded transporters, with many running low on funds and others experiencing physical and mental health challenges, according to a report by Dawn.
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Pakistan's border conflict with Afghanistan chokes food supply, punishes i
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
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Neglect, poor governance worsen wheat flour crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Wheat stocks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's government warehouses are rotting while flour prices soar, reaching PKR 3,000 for a 20 kg bag. Civil society leaders and traders blame government inaction and hoarding, warning of severe food shortages this winter if the situation isn't addressed.
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Pakistan escalates military crackdown in Zehri, cutting off civilians from
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The intense military operations continue to shake Zehri in Khuzdar district, with reports of drone strikes and relentless shelling causing casualties. The crackdown, now in its fourth day, has plunged the tehsil into a humanitarian crisis as communication blackouts and road blockades prevent
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Pak: Balochistan faces alarming child malnutrition crisis amid government
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Balochistan is facing a dangerously escalating child malnutrition crisis that, if left unchecked, could develop into a full-scale humanitarian disaster. A large number of children in Balochistan are suffering from severe food shortages, poverty, inadequate healthcare facilities, and a lack o
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UNRWA: Aid going into Gaza now needle in haystack
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as dire, saying current aid deliveries are "a needle in a haystack." He urged for a meaningful and uninterrupted flow of 500-600 trucks daily, stressing that lives are at risk and that aid must not be ham
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No shortage of essential commodities; adequate stocks available across cou
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Friday emphasised that there's no shortage of essential commodities in the country.
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