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Uzair Younus

@uzairyounus.bsky.social
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Host of the podcast Pakistonomy. Focused on South Asia’s political economy and tech. Part-time chef.

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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
This week we discuss the attack on Jaffar Express, protests in Sindh regarding the canals projects, and the ongoing crackdown at Columbia University. Watch below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtU2...
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Jaffer Express, Foreign involvement in Balochistan, Sindh rejects Canals and Fight within PTI #TWIP
YouTube video by The Pakistan Experience
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Laura Rozen @lkrozen.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Found this Ezra Klein conversation with the FT’s Gillian Tett on the radical ideas for reshaping the global economy of some in Trump’s team really helpful, including for thinking about the admin’s foreign policy podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
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Is Trump ‘Detoxing’ the Economy or Poisoning It?
Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 03/14/2025 · 1h 1m
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
The party of “free speech” open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
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BREAKING: DHS Detains Palestinian Student from Columbia Encampment, Advocates Say
Agents told him his student visa was revoked. But he had a green card. Agents then said that was revoked too.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Trump thanking Pakistan in his address wasn’t on my bingo card. Situation on either side of the political aisle in the country 👇🏽
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Trump and his administration are taking a chainsaw to the U.S.-led world order. The end of the neoliberal consensus means a turbulent period is ahead of the world. But amidst this volatility lie opportunities for countries like 🇵🇰. Read my latest on this topic 👇🏽 www.dawn.com/news/1895098
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Why the Trumpian chainsaw to the global order may be an opportunity for Pakistan
Washington’s chainsaw to the old order may look terrifying from the outside, but if Pakistan uses this as the impetus to unleash its own process of creative destruction, the country can find its footi...
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Electric atmosphere for Champions Trophy games in 🇵🇰 Would have been next level energy tomorrow had India decided to visit the country. Shame that pettiness and politics got in the way of a spectacle in sports.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
One line item in DOGE’s receipts claimed $8 billion savings found in a Department of Homeland Security contract, when the contract was for $8 million. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump continue to tout their cost-cutting and fraud-finding efforts, but high-profile claims aren't holding up to scrutiny.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
An act of terrorism casually edited away by @nytimes.com.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
An estimated 100,000 civil servants will be affected as the government targets a roughly 20% reduction in the size of ministries, government agencies and workforce in the biggest restructuring since Vietnam adopted pro-market reforms in the 1980s. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Vietnam Endorses Sweeping Reforms to Spur Economic Growth
Vietnam’s parliament formally approved a plan for the biggest government overhaul in decades, a move that will slash thousands of jobs and radically streamline a bloated bureaucracy in an effort to pu...
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
“The individuals the letter refers to had been fired on Thursday and lost access to their federal government email accounts. NNSA, which is within the Department of Energy and oversees the nation's nuclear stockpile, cannot reach these employees directly…” www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Trump administration wants to un-fire some nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
The individuals, who work in an agency that oversees the nation's nuclear stockpile, had been fired on Thursday and lost access to their federal government email accounts.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
“But despite Khan’s demand to stop remittances, recent figures from Pakistan’s central bank suggest that the country’s remittances, a key pillar of its economy, increased by 25 percent in January compared with the same month in 2024.” www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
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How Pakistan’s Imran Khan is losing a remittance war against the government
Despite Khan’s calls to the diaspora to stop sending money back home, remittances are soaring — even from supporters.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
In this week’s episode we discuss Trump's plan to annex Gaza, USAID, Court Packing, Imran Khan's letter to the COAS, President Zardari's visit to China, and the recent deportation of Indian from the U.S. Watch below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R__S...
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Trump annexes Gaza, Imran Khan writes letter to COAS and Zardari visits China - #TWIP 05
YouTube video by The Pakistan Experience
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Some thoughts on the one-year performance of the PMLN govt and what comes next for the economy. nukta.com/pakistan-s-s...
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Pakistan's stable instability: Is it the calm before the storm?
Pakistan’s economy is not collapsing but not growing in a way that improves households finances
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Latest guest is @khurramhusain.bsky.social who shares his 1-year economic report card for the PMLN government. Watch below. youtu.be/CDlQ7vdsL-E
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PML-N Economic Report Card | SBP's Win Against Inflation | No Reforms | Khurram Husain | Ep 232
YouTube video by Pakistonomy
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
The detention of Imran Khan may be a part of the discussions between the two countries, but I don’t think it’s going to be the central policy of the Trump administration. www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/t...
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Trump wants to be the Malik Riaz of geopolitics.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Spoke to Amir Husain about DeepSeek’s innovations and what it means for the ongoing U.S.-China competition. Watch 👇🏽 youtu.be/JNkQTL07uBA?...
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DeepSeek Shakes Silicon Valley | US v. China AI Competition | Chip Wars | Amir Husain | Ep 231
YouTube video by Pakistonomy
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The latest pakistonomy explores why India’s economy is slowing and whether the upcoming budget can reverse the trend. youtu.be/1XpRKbqVSZU
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India's Economy Slowing | Taxes on Indian Middle Class | Weakening Rupee | Ankur Bhardwaj | Ep 230
YouTube video by Pakistonomy
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The latest Pakistonomy discusses the ongoing resistance to the Taliban and how the Taliban is enabling transnational terrorism from Afghan soil. youtu.be/CbHEWCZrEiM
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Pakistan-Taliban Tensions | Terrorism in Afghanistan | NRF Fighting Taliban | Ali Nazary | Ep 229
YouTube video by Pakistonomy
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
This is a classic example of terrorism. But you won’t find any mainstream western media outlet describe it as such. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Israeli Settlers Burned West Bank Homes in Riots Organized on Chat Groups
Two nights of armed attacks on Palestinian villages in the West Bank have left homes destroyed and dozens injured.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
"If the general public at large invests in the stated project, their actions would tantamount to money laundering, for which they may face criminal/ legal proceedings." www.dawn.com/news/1886785...
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NAB cautions against investing in Bahria Town’s Dubai project; govt to reach out to UAE for Malik Riaz’s extradition
Says if public still goes ahead and invests, their actions would be "tantamount to money laundering, for which they may face criminal/ legal proceedings".
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
“Israeli, Arab and US officials all (said)…that Netanyahu was also chiefly to blame at times for breakdowns in negotiations, particularly in July when he added conditions to his earlier proposal regarding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza…” www.timesofisrael.com/on-a-deadlin...
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On a deadline: How Biden and Trump brokered hostage deal before ‘all hell’ broke loose
Mediators used framework outlined by outgoing US president and were empowered by Israel's weakening of Iranian axis, but needed assistance from US president-elect to close the deal
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
An excellent initiative to accelerate adoption of EVs at the grassroots level in 🇵🇰. “Charging station tariffs will decrease from Rs71.10 to Rs39.70,” per an announcement made by the power minister. www.dawn.com/news/1885345
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Power Minister Awais says tariff for electric charging stations cut by 45pc to Rs39
PM Shehbaz calls decision to reduce tariff to electric charging stations important to combat climate change.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
“It is relevant to note that the Opposition with considerable reported support amongst overseas Pakistanis tried to link remittance inflows with domestic politics. This failed because the bulk of remittance inflows is in support of families back home...” www.brecorder.com/news/40342541
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Rise in home remittances
EDITORIAL: Remittances have soared by 33 percent to 17.845 billion dollars within the first half of the current...
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
"Our defence industry is the last vestige of the license-permit Raj. We still have industrial licensing—perhaps inevitable—but it needs to be much faster," Singh said. www.business-standard.com/external-aff...
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
“China’s Exim Bank has reportedly expressed its unwillingness to extend concessional loans to Pakistan, citing…delayed payments to Chinese companies operating Independent Power Producers (IPPs)…” www.brecorder.com/news/4034241...
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Chinese Exim Bank refuses to extend concessional loans
Cites a limited window and concerns over non-payment or delayed payments to Chinese companies operating Independent Power Producers
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Are talks between PTI and the Government failing or progressing? www.youtube.com/watch?v=amhY... Shehzad and I do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan.
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Donald Trump, PTI Talks, TTP abducts workers and Misogyny - This Week in Pakistan 001 #tpe
YouTube video by The Pakistan Experience
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
“The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released data on Friday showing that the inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.08 billion in December 2024, 6% higher than the $2.92 billion in November 2024.” www.brecorder.com/news/40342066
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Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.1bn in December 2024, up 6% month-on-month
Amount 29.3% higher when compared with $2.38 billion in December 2023
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
“Issues like Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programs, its relationship with China, and alleged support for militants are what concern the US…And Khan isn’t particularly useful on any of those fronts.” www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/...
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Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
From Richard Grenell to Matt Gaetz, their comments reflect overseas PTI campaigning for Khan’s release. Will it work?
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The risk-on asset rotation is only just beginning in 🇵🇰. Sustained low inflation can accelerate this shift from bonds > PSX > real estate > cars. Govt. doesn’t need to do much more than control deficits, money supply, and food inflation shocks for the moment. nukta.com/pakistan-inf...
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Pakistan inflation expected at 3% in Jan, creating room for further rate cut
This would be the lowest figure in nearly 8.5 years
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
We just hit 50,000 subscribers for Pakistonomy in YouTube! Thanks to everyone for tuning in and supporting our content! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
My thoughts on how 2024 shook incumbents all over the world - both democratic and authoritarian - and highlighted how global citizens are in a foul mood when it comes to the status quo. www.dawn.com/news/1881822
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2024: The year of the (mostly angry) citizen
This was the year dissatisfied citizens reshaped the world, proving that people’s voices remain the most powerful force for change.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
“But a delayed Flipkart IPO could just become a lightning rod for the incoming Trump administration to negotiate hard for US firms’ access to Indian retail…New Delhi may have no option except to offer concessions and dial down its protectionist regulations.” www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Walmart Has a Tough Battle Ahead in India
After six years of grappling with New Delhi’s whimsical rules, the US retailer is still at the mercy of protectionism.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Spoke to @khurramhusain.bsky.social about 🇵🇰’s economy in 2024 and the outlook for next year. Watch the last episode of 2024 👇🏽 youtu.be/Dp5YsJfQ8DQ
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Pakistani Economy Stabilizes | Lower Inflation | PSX Rises | 2025 Outlook | Khurram Husain | Ep 226
YouTube video by Pakistonomy
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Ankur Bhardwaj @bhayankur.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
For the latest Business Standard In-Depth we look at why the Pakistani economy seems to be in a permacrisis. Thanks to @khurramhusain.bsky.social and @uzairyounus.bsky.social for answering our questions. Watch it here: youtu.be/_lJ7Knn2YFM?...
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BS In-Depth: Why is Pakistan always in an economic crisis? | Pakistan economic crisis | World news
YouTube video by Business Standard
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Shane Warne could never put that much spin on a googly in his entire career!
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
“The bill imposes stricter penalties on content violations and grants sweeping powers to law enforcement, such as the right of any authorized officer to search and seize without a warrant.“ www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Malaysian Lawmakers Approve Bill to Broaden Internet Control
Malaysian lawmakers voted in favor of broadening the government’s control over the internet, unmoved by criticism that the law risks suppressing dissent and free speech.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Sectarian violence in Kurram has claimed over 200 lives this year. Those close to the conflict say Zainabiyoun fighters who fought in Iraq & Syria & those who fought for Taliban and other Sunni groups in Afghanistan are making it more deadly. www.bbc.com/urdu/article...
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زینبیون، تحریک طالبان: کیا ’بیرون ملک تربیت حاصل کرنے والے جنگجوؤں‘ کا کرّم میں ہونے والے فرقہ وارانہ فسادات سے کوئی تعلق ہے؟ - BBC News اردو
اگرچہ خیبرپختونخوا کے ضلع کُرم میں مقامی قبائل کے درمیان تنازعات کی تاریخ ایک صدی سے زیادہ پرانی ہے لیکن رواں برس جولائی سے یہ علاقہ وقفے وقفے سے ہونے والی خونریز جھڑپوں اور فرقہ وارانہ حملوں کی وجہ س...
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Spoke to Junaid Iqbal about his experience on Shark Tank Pakistan. We also spoke about his latest media venture and 🇵🇰’s electricity crisis. youtu.be/PdbiDi__yYk
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Shark Tank Pakistan | Promoting Entrepreneurship | Electricity Crisis | Junaid Iqbal | Ep 225
YouTube video by Pakistonomy
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
My Man Utd friends are quite salty today.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
“Lan, the chairwoman of real estate developer Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, was sentenced to death in April for her role in what was Vietnam’s biggest financial fraud case on record.” www.nbcnews.com/news/world/r...
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Real estate tycoon must pay $9 billion to avoid execution in Vietnam
Truong My Lan’s death sentence could reportedly be commuted to life in prison if she repays three-quarters of the $12 billion she was convicted of embezzling.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
“CPI inflation General decreased to 4.9pc on year-on-year basis in November 2024 as compared to 7.2pc in the previous month and 29.2pc in November 2023, the PBS said.” www.dawn.com/news/1876215
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CPI inflation clocks in at 4.9pc for November — lowest in 6.5 years
Brokerage firm notes inflation reading is the lowest in 78 months.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Manchester City are being manhandled like a bottom half team right now!
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
This is excellent reporting here by Azaz Syed on what happened with Matiullah Jan as he was trying to get data on deaths and injuries from the D-Chowk clearance op. Must watch. youtu.be/MUAYZ6AttHQ?...
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Breaking: How and why senior journalist Matiullah Jan got picked up ? | Talkshock
YouTube video by Talk SHOCK
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Vibes on X these past few days.
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CNN @cnn.com · 24/11/2024
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested three people in connection with the death of an Israeli rabbi who, according to Israel, was killed in an “antisemitic act of terror.”
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UAE arrests three over death of rabbi Israel says was murdered in ‘antisemitic act of terror’ | CNN
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested three people in connection with the death of an Israeli rabbi who, according to Israel, was killed in an “antisemitic act of terror.”
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Abid Hussain @abidhussayn.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Just drove around Islamabad for an hour, covering areas from F-11 to all of Constitutional Avenue and then Nazimuddin Road. Turns out it rained all over the city and the AQI right now is around 80ish or so, making it absolutely a joy to drive in this rather lovely weather.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Pakistan gears up for another round of “digital loadshedding.” For folks in Islamabad, lockdowns are also back.
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Spoke to Sunil Dahiya about India’s air pollution crisis and what needs to be done in order to resolve it. youtu.be/EN1fSnt61MQ
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Delhi Smog Crisis | Air Pollution in India | India-Pak Pollution Talks | Sunil Dahiya | Ep 223
YouTube video by Pakistonomy
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Uzair Younus @uzairyounus.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
بشریٰ بیبی کا خان پر خودکش حملہ
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