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Hardships grow as Pakistan tightens its grip in Balochistan
Updated : 2 days, 5 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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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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UN chief 'alarmed' about worsening food security in Sudan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concerns over the escalating food insecurity in Sudan, with famine conditions confirmed in at least five areas. A statement highlighted that over 24.6 million people face acute food shortages, as conflict and restricted aid access exacerbate t
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Karachi faces surge in unemployment amid economic crisis
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, is experiencing a troubling rise in unemployment amid an economic crisis characterised by food shortages, currency devaluation, and soaring inflation. Citizens express growing frustration as job losses mount and living conditions deteriorate.
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UAE dispatches aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to assist peop
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The UAE has dispatched an aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to Nigeria to aid those affected by severe flooding. The assistance aims to mitigate the impact on infrastructure and address food shortages in flood-affected regions. The UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts underscore
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PM Modi arrives at Kyiv, gets warm welcome from community
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
PM Modi arrived in Kyiv, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine, where he received a warm welcome from the Indian community. His visit comes amid the ongoing war crisis, and many Indian students shared their experiences of surviving the conflict, highlighting chall
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Federal regulators align to champion AGWA
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced a key agreement with the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates to streamline regulatory approvals for the food and water industry, advancing AGWA (AgriFood Growth and Water
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UAE provides food, supplies to landslide-hit in the Philippines
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines, said, "Dispatching food supplies is part of the UAE's commitment to provide essential relief in times of crisis, particularly natural disasters that result in severe food shortages, and require intervention to support affecte
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