Source: Reuters
By Aftab Borka
Fighting between the Pakistani army and Islamist militants as well as hostility towards vaccinating teams has led to a sharp increase in polio cases in Pakistan this year, health workers said on Friday.
Pakistan is one of the few countries where the deadly, crippling disease still exists. Polio, spreads through poor hygiene, and […]
Polio up in Pakistan as clashes impede vaccination
September 19th, 2008 Aimon · No Comments
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Political Clashes Kill Eight In Pakistan’s Port City
April 10th, 2008 Sana · 2 Comments
Source: All Headline News
Siddique Islam - AHN South Asia Correspondent
Karachi, Pakistan (AHN) - At least eight people were killed and 15 others wounded when rival groups of lawyers clashed in the country’s southern port city on Wednesday. More than 50 vehicles have been torched in several areas of Karachi.
Gun-wielding men on motorcycles opened fire at […]
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At least 21 killed, 120 wounded in sectarian clashes in northwestern Pakistan
December 27th, 2007 Sana · No Comments
Source: International Herald Tribune
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Clashes between Sunni and Shiite Muslims this week in remote northwestern Pakistan have left at least 21 dead and 120 wounded, a doctor said Thursday.
Authorities imposed a round-the-clock curfew in the Kurram tribal area after the violence broke out four days ago, Dr. Nasir Ali said at a state hospital […]
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