Lahore (TIP): The toxic smog, which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours. The majority of cases were reported at major government hospitals, including Mayo Hospital (4,000+ patients), Jinnah Hospital (3,500 patients), Gangaram Hospital (3,000 patients), and Children’s Hospital (2,000+ patients). (PTI)
Asia
Nepal’s ex-PM Madhav Kumar Nepal booked in land scam case
Kathmandu (TIP) : Former Nepali Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Madhav Kumar Nepal has been charged with corruption by the anti-graft agency in connection with an alleged land scam. It is the first […]
South Asia
‘Hilsa diplomacy’ takes a hit after change of government in Bangladesh: Report
Dhaka (TIP): This Durga Puja season there is a shortage of Hilsa. The reason: Bangladesh, the world’s largest producer of the fish, has intensified its crackdown on the transportation of hilsa to neighbouring India, reinforcing […]
Asia
Bangladesh witnessed 2,442 communal violence incidents in 330 days: Minority body
Dhaka (TIP)- Bangladesh witnessed 2,442 incidents of communal violence over a span of 330 days from August 4 last year, when political unrest peaked, leading to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League […]
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