Almost 11 percent of Pakistanis have developed protective immunity against the novel coronavirus, according to a study conducted in 25 cities across the country
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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500 Indians stranded in Bangladesh due to coronavirus leave through Benapole
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Bangladesh getting connected with Vietnam through sea route
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Taliban shuts down health clinic in Afghanistan
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Nearly 400,000 Covid patients availed home isolation in Delhi through telemedicine
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Facebook executives asked to appear before Indian parliamentary panel on September 2
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