At the peak of the Philippines‘ war on drugs, people in the rundown neighborhoods of Navotas in the capital Manila grew used to police knocking on doors, or bursting into the homes of drug suspects – ... ( read original story ...)
More businesses on wait and see in the Philippines than in Southeast Asia
More Filipino businesses have taken a wait-and-see approach on the COVID-19 pandemic compared with their Southeast Asian peers, a recent poll conducted by SAP SE revealed. According to the results of ... ( read original story ...)
New Covid-19 infections and rising curve closes remote Philippines casino
That is, until the brick and mortar location, run by the Philippines Amusement and Gambling Corporation (PAGCOR) had to shut down on July 17 due to 3 positive coronavirus tests amongst their staff. ( read original story ...)
Philippines: Covid-19 cases surges to almost 69,000 as stock market recoup losses
MANILA, July 20 (Xinhua): The number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines surged to 68,898 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,521 new cases on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan resumes polio vaccinations after coronavirus hiatus
Quetta, Pakistan - Pakistan is resuming polio vaccination efforts in high-risk districts across the country after the coronavirus pandemic forced a four-month hiatus in one of the only two countries ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan resumes polio immunization drive amid COVID-19 threat
Wearing face masks and gloves, Pakistani vaccinators on Monday resumed an anti-polio drive that had been halted since March due to the coronavirus outbreak, seeking to reach at least 800,000 children ... ( read original story ...)
Balochs seek answers from Pakistan as more disappear in conflict
Balochistan separatists say more than 5,000 people have gone missing in decades of conflict in southwestern Pakistan. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan lose Khushdil for first Test, suffer Abid scare
Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) said all-rounder Khushdil Shah will miss the first Test against England with a fractured thumb, but batsman Abid Ali is expected to return to training this week after ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s population continues to grow rapidly: Report
Pakistan's total population is estimated at 220.9 million and it is growing rapidly with an annual fertility rate of 3.6 children per couple, according to a report. The 2020 World Population Data ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan batsman Khushdil Shah ruled out of first Test due to thumb injury; Abid Ali to resume training after clearing concussion test
Pakistan batsman Khushdil Shah ruled out of first Test due to thumb injury; Abid Ali to resume training after clearing concussion test ... ( read original story ...)