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 The Situational Disaster of Floods in Pakistan The torrential downpour in July 2012 and floods have ravaged Pakistan to the extent that more than 20 million people have been directly affected, out of which 11 million have been displaced from their homes. Moreover, more than 1000 people have died and approximately $10 billion of damage has been caused to residential areas and infrastructure including roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, businesses and so on. Natural Disasters in Pakistan Pakistan is a country located in southern Asia. The region that now constitutes Pakistan has seen human habitation for millennia. The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the oldest civilizations in the world, flourished here between the 23rd and 18th centuries BCE. Geographically, Pakistan is very diverse, with forests, mountains, and deserts all present within its borders. Unfortunately, this diversity also means that the country is prone to natural disasters. Among these are earthquakes, tsunamis, h...

 Pakistan Floods: Government Declares National Emergency – Top News Today On Saturday, Pakistan’s government announced that it had declared a national emergency in response to the country’s worst floods in 80 years. We will do everything we can to help affected people, said Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani during a press conference on Sunday, according to the BBC. The Pakistani government, along with aid agencies and international donors, are expected to work together in the next few weeks to support those who have lost their homes and possessions as well as those who may be at risk of contracting diseases such as cholera and malaria. At a Glance The Pakistani government has declared a national emergency in the wake of devastating floods that have left hundreds dead and millions homeless. aid agencies are struggling to cope with the scale of the disaster, with many people still stranded. The Pakistani army has been deployed to help with rescue efforts, and the government has ...

 8 Reasons Why Polio Returned to the United States We have spent almost seven decades getting rid of Polio worldwide, so why has it returned to the United States? It turns out there are many factors that contributed to its return, some more obvious than others. Let’s take a look at why Polio returned to the United States and what you can do to avoid catching it in the future. 1) Vaccines Aren’t Perfect Vaccines are one of the most effective public health interventions in history. They have eradicated smallpox and nearly eliminated polio. But vaccines are not perfect. In fact, they’re only about 50-60% effective against polio. And in some cases, they can actually cause the disease they’re meant to prevent. The Salk and Sabin Vaccines (three sentences): The Salk vaccine, which is injected, was developed in the 1950s and is still used today. The Sabin vaccine, which is given orally, was developed in the 1960s and is now the only vaccine used in most of the world. It has proven safe an...

 Top EPFO Alert: Add nominee's name to your PF account today to avoid loss of Rs 7 lakh The Central Organization of Employees' Provident Fund has issued an EPFO alert to all the subscribers who have not added their nominee's name to their PF account yet as they will lose up to Rs 7 lakh in the future if they don't do so now. Read on to know more about this EPFO alert and add your nominee’s name to your PF account today or else... You may also like:- Why Add Nominee’s Name To Your PF Account? What Is The Need Of Nominee In EPF? How To Add Nominee's Name In EPF? Why do you need an alternate nominee An Alternate Nominee (AN) is a person who has been added to your Employee Provident Fund Account (EPF Account) so that in case you die, or become disabled and incapable of handling your own financial affairs, an alternate decision maker is available on your behalf. The nominated person can be any one of these following persons: spouse, parents, siblings and legal heir(s). H...