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Awaz Apni HYDERABAD: A truck carrying chemicals accidentally exploded on Monday at Hala Naka, Hyderabad after pressure built up in its storage tank Awaz Apni reported Tuesday. The incident left 18 dead and 54 others injured. Thirteen of the 54 injured have been discharged from the hospital after being given first aid. Six have been admitted to the ICU ward and their condition is said to be critical. The truck driver Qasim and cleaner Nadeema are admitted in the hospital. The police have recorded their statements. No case has been filed so far. DPO Hyderabad Javed Alam told Awaz Apni that a case will be filed after a complete report from the Bomb Disposal Unit is obtained. The owner of the destroyed truck and the cleaner will also be interrogated. They said that the incident occurred due to recklessness. Two of the casualties’ bodies have been sent to the respective families after being identified. Ten bodies have been buried in different areas of Hyderabad. T...

Improvements in health outcomes are an important determinant of economic growth, as better human health leads to increased productivity, improved learning ability and reduced population growth rate. The government of Pakistan is committed to provide the best health services to all its citizens, but a closer look at health care utilization patterns indicates that only one third of the population utilize government health services. The remaining two thirds end-up seeking care from non-government, mostly private sector.Since, masses are interested to know regarding the ongoing and upcoming changes in the health sector therefore, Awaz Apni Online Exclusive organized an interview, with the Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed, who wants to provide the best medical facilities to people of rural areas, as are available to urban areas. He discussed the core issues. So, here we go. Q: Why did you think of entering in politics, while you are a doctor by profession? A: Basically, from my colle...