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Inclusive fashion: In a first for Pakistan, catering to the style of the physically conscious
People with disabilities impress audience at a cultural fashion show held at the National Library.
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Earthquake 2005: For victims, it’s a new beginning
With donors’ assistance, survivors must learn to get on as best as they can.
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Selling a kidney to end poverty
The surgery was mandatory for him to keep his job, so he sold his kidney to pay for the procedure.
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Loadshedding: The winter of discontent
Residents irked over prolonged and unscheduled power and gas outages.
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For people with disabilities, the fight has just begun
Representation of disabled persons at policy-making level urged; campaign initiated to install ramps in all buildings.
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Ignored: Most people cannot afford to buy assistive devices
electric wheelchairs, three-wheeled motorbikes are a beacon of hope for people with disabilities.
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HIV infection rate has risen ‘significantly’ in the past few years
Participants at a seminar emphasise the need to spread awareness about HIV.
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‘Getting to Zero’ appears unlikely for Pakistan
Government’s awareness campaign fails to curb rising number of cases.
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Report launch: Call for socially-responsible journalism
Speakers urge the need to build linkages between media and the public.
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Neglected healthcare: Committee formed to review pricing, registration of drugs
Spurious medicines being distributed in absence of regulating body.









