Afghans vote amid rocket attacks with low turnout
Afghans cast ballots for a new parliament despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings. officials reported 3.6 million ballots from 86 percent of polling stations, far below the 2009 presidential turnout, with observers noting few voters in many sites and security concerns shaping the vote.
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Debated Kalabagh Dam Flares Across Pakistan Flood Crisis
The Indus River dam proposal, Kalabagh in Punjab, splits provinces over flood and drought fears. Supporters say a reservoir would curb disasters and aid crops. opponents warn it could worsen floods or droughts, deepen regional power. floods have affected 20 million people and destroyed millions of homes.
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