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Pakistan: Public hospitals in Sindh struggle under mounting crisis
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Public hospitals in Karachi face severe shortages of beds, ventilators, and staff, forcing long waits for treatment. Patients from across Sindh and Balochistan overcrowd major hospitals due to inadequate district facilities, leaving many units non-operational and essential equipment lacking.
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Kabul residents struggle daily amid severe water shortages and queues
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Residents of Kabul's District 13 face severe water shortages, waiting in long queues daily. Officials and experts urge coordinated efforts and infrastructure projects, like dam water transfers, to address the crisis. The government is working on plans to improve water supply and reduce the h
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Iran's infrastructure crisis deepens; power outages. water shortages disru
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Millions in Iran face daily hardships due to water shortages, power outages, and extreme heat. Aging infrastructure, fuel problems, and drought have caused frequent blackouts and water cuts, disrupting homes and businesses. Many Iranians are adapting their lives to cope with these ongoing cr
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Afghanistan faces power crisis as electricity imports drop
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan's electricity imports from Tajikistan have dropped, causing shortages in Kabul. Despite using thermal generators, supply lasts only 12-13 hours daily. Officials urge large investments in domestic energy. A $10 billion plan for 10,000 MW renewable projects was recently signed to a
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Air India targets legacy fleet reliability boost with Singapore Airlines p
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to sources, the airline has zeroed in on persistent bottlenecks such as supply chain delays and spare parts shortages. It is working directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to fast-track solutions. The strategy involves close collaboration with shareholder partner
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UN alerts worsening drought endangering Afghanistan's food security
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
OCHA stated that reduced rainfall and dry soil conditions have significantly impacted rain-fed wheat production and placed livestock at serious risk due to fodder shortages.
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Nearly 1.2 million Afghans return from Pakistan since Sept 2023: UNHCR
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Nearly 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023, many to harsh conditions. UNHCR warns of a worsening crisis, urging urgent aid as returnees face shortages of housing, jobs, and services in fragile Afghanistan.
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China exploits US submarine mishap to push propaganda, masking its aggress
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The USS Connecticut, a US Navy nuclear-powered submarine, will return to service by late 2026 after major repairs from a 2021 collision in the South China Sea. The rare vessel's restoration faces delays due to part shortages and shipyard issues, raising concerns amid Indo-Pacific tensions.
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Kabul's water crisis leaves six million at risk, UN calls it 'unprecedente
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, with millions lacking access to clean water. Residents rely on petrol stations and struggle daily. UN-Habitat warns six million are at risk. Despite public pleas, the Islamic Emirate has yet to take concrete action, Tolo News reported.
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76% of Indian Healthcare Professionals Are Optimistic That AI Can Improve
Updated : 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 18: Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology and innovation, announced the India findings of its 10th annual Future Health Index (FHI) 2025 report. The findings point to a growing majority of healthcare professionals viewing artificial inte
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Nepal's southern plain go dry mid-monsoon, throws life out of gear worryin
Updated : 8 months ago IST
A severe drought in Nepal's Madhesh province has dried up water sources, affecting farming and daily life. Only 36% of paddy fields are planted. The government is using fire engines to deliver water. Locals face acute water shortages, and pleas for aid from the union government remain unansw
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Hunger and helplessness in Karachi: Pakistan's gas crisis exposes governme
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Karachi is facing a severe energy crisis with gas shortages and price hikes leaving families hungry and struggling. Frequent load shedding during key hours and a recent tax increase have worsened hardships, forcing residents to demand urgent government action for basic services like gas, ele
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