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Violence, mistrust derail anti-polio drive in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 18 (IANS) The fight against polio in Pakistan is on a path to derail, and it is not…
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Pakistan biggest market of illicit cigarettes globally: Report
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Pakistan has the biggest market of illicit cigarettes in the world, according to Simon Trussler,…
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India, South Africa look to deepen trade ties via Dube TradePort SEZ: Report
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) India Inc is exploring investment opportunities in South Africa’s Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ),…
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Rising paediatric HIV infections expose healthcare lapses in Pakistan
Karachi, April 18 (IANS) A dramatic increase in the number of paediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases has been recorded…
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Rights group slams ideological exclusion of lawyers from bar association polls in Bangladesh
Paris, April 18 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the recent pattern of “irregularities, discriminatory treatment” against…
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Macron says Iran’s announcement of reopening Hormuz goes in right direction
Paris, April 18 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said that Iran’s announcement of reopening the Strait of Hormuz goes in…
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Oil prices in Cambodia plunge further after Iran announces opening Hormuz
Phnom Penh, April 18 (IANS) Retail fuel prices in Cambodia have dropped further after Iran declared the opening of the…
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UN chief welcomes Iran’s re-opening of Hormuz Strait for commercial ships
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is completely…
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‘Positive news’: Australian PM welcomes Strait of Hormuz reopening
Sydney, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that Australia welcomes the reopening of the Strait of…
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High debt ties Philippines’ hands in response to energy crisis: IMF
Jakarta, April 18 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Philippines to adopt a more targeted fiscal…
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