As most transporters chose to stay off the roads, taxi drivers demanded exorbitant fares.

Officials fear underreporting may lead to outbreaks, death.

Among these is the first case reported in Punjab this year.

Unhygienic environment, food and consuming dust cited as major factors.

The temperature dropped by 6 degrees Celsius in Pindi and 5 in Isloo.

Susceptibility to virus found highest in Balochistan.

Statistics were revealed in a report entitled ‘13th State of the World’s Mothers (SOWM)’.

With highest infant mortality rate in South Asia, Pakistan spent 0.27% of its GDP on health in 2011-12.

Poverty shattering dreams of children forced into labour to support their families.

World Health Organisation fears this may deprive more than 35.5 million Pakistani children of the vital drops.