Asia

Child Mortality Rate Declines in Southern Asia, But Millions Still at Risk from Preventable Causes

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New Delhi, India — A recent UNICEF report reveals significant progress in reducing the mortality rate for children under the age of 5 in Southern Asia by 72% over the past thirty years. While this decline is a commendable achievement, millions of children in the region continue to lose their lives to preventable causes. According … Read more

Pakistani Film “Wakhri” Sheds Light on Women’s Struggles in South Asia and Draws Mixed Response

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KARACHI, Pakistan – The Pakistani film “Wakhri” draws inspiration from the life of the late social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in Pakistan. The film’s director aims to authentically capture the harsh realities experienced by women in the South Asian country. “Wakhri” portrays the story of Noor, a … Read more