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Pakistan: Over 100 children die in Parachinar amid ongoing road blockade a
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a major turn of events, over 100 children in Parachinar in Pakistan have died due to the lack of medical care, as the road has been blocked for more than two months, severely disrupting essential services and worsening the ongoing crisis in Kurram, The News International reported.
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UN chief 'alarmed' about worsening food security in Sudan
Updated : 1 year, 3 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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Outdated infrastructure and transformer failures worsen electricity shorta
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
With frequent power outages, outdated infrastructure, and a rapidly growing demand for electricity, communities across the region are facing significant challenges. A recent crisis has emerged from Cheetah Colony in Jutial, a key area near the FC Headquarters in Gilgit city, where residents
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Water crisis worsens in PoJK as natural springs dry up
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The prolonged lack of rainfall in the region has left locals facing an increasingly dire situation, forcing them to travel long distances to fetch water. Women in the area, in particular, have been shouldering the burden, carrying heavy containers of water on their heads from miles away.
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Pak: Protests in Gwadar continue for over a week, demanding reopening of I
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Dawn's report indicates that protest leaders emphasised that border trade is the main source of livelihood for Gwadar's residents, many of whom have lost their jobs due to the extended closure. They criticised the introduction of a token system at the Kantani Hor border, calling it a signifi
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Pakistan: Protests continue in Kurram over road closures amid crisis
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Tehsil Council Chairman Agha Muzammil Hussain condemned the government for "besieging" Parachinar, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Pakistan: Winter worsens humanitarian crisis in Kurram
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The humanitarian crisis in Kurram, Pakistan, has deepened as severe winter conditions worsen medicine shortages and blockades. Over 50 children have died due to untreated illnesses, with pneumonia emerging as a leading cause. While the provincial government has airlifted supplies, local lead
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Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza: UN agencies
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza, struggling to meet basic needs amid worsening conditions, according to UN agencies. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and UNICEF both highlight the growing humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children, as residents face
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Amid worsening economic crisis, Pakistan's debt surges by PKR 4,304 billio
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The domestic debt rose by PKR 4,556 billion during the period, while foreign debt decreased by PKR 251 billion, according to ARY News.
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Double whammy for Delhi: Temperature drops, AQI in 'very poor' category
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Delhi is experiencing a cold wave, with temperatures dropping and air quality worsening. The AQI reached 345 on Monday, well into the "very poor" category. Shelter homes are providing refuge for those affected, offering warmth and essential amenities like food and medicine to the vulnerable.
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Social worker criticizes PoGB government for failing to address the growin
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are grappling with a worsening healthcare crisis as overcrowded hospitals, a severe shortage of diagnostic equipment, and the high cost of medical services continue to put immense pressure on the local population. Many patients are now f
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Respiratory illnesses soar in Pakistan as dust pollution and poverty worse
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
As winter sets in, there has been a noticeable rise in Pakistani citizens respiratory illnesses over the past few weeks.
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