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Aug 2022
27m 49s

Pakistan’s deadly floods threaten econom...

Bbc World Service
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With a third of the country under water and more than 1,000 people dead, the government of Pakistan seeks international help to battle the devastating damage caused by monsoon rains. Asif Sherazi, Islamic Relief's director for that country, tells us how the situation looks like in Peshaware, one of the most affected areas. The International Monetary Fund ha ... Show More
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