Multiple reports highlight systemic negligence in Pakistan's public healthcare system

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:49 PM

Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) The revelations in the British broadcaster BBC's investigative documentary 'Who gave our children HIV?' showcase systemic negligence in public healthcare system of Pakistan. The findings of BBC Eye Investigations reveal a pattern of reckless malpractice at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) in Taunsa city of Pakistan's Punjab province that is more than an individual error, a report has detailed.

Tank shell explosion kills three Japanese defence personnel

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:10 PM

Tokyo, April 21 (IANS) Three defence forces personnel have died and one injured after a premature explosion of a tank shell at a Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF) training range in southwestern Japan, the country's media reported on Tuesday.

Pakistan enters over 20 IMF programmes, fails to break crisis cycle: Report

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Pakistan has entered more than 20 programmes with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over 65 years since 1958, and yet continues to remain trapped in a recurring cycle of economic crises, bailouts and temporary stabilisation without achieving durable structural reform, a report has lamented.

India gifts 2 tonnes of medical supplies to Tanzania

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:53 PM

Dar es Salaam, April 21 (IANS) India has handed over a substantial two-tonne consignment of essential life-saving medical supplies to the Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital in Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam, underscoring New Delhi’s commitment to international cooperation and humanitarian support.