Mosharraf Zaidi
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At the Tabadlab 2025 Summit today, I spoke to former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi about the overall outlook for Pakistan in 2025
You can watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/JP5ne6Py4TA?...
You can watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/JP5ne6Py4TA?...
2025 Summit | Tabadlab
YouTube video by Tabadlab
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December 20, 2024 at 3:38 PM
At the Tabadlab 2025 Summit today, I spoke to former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi about the overall outlook for Pakistan in 2025
You can watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/JP5ne6Py4TA?...
You can watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/JP5ne6Py4TA?...
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Human Rights Watch has accused Israeli authorities of deliberately committing the crime of extermination as well as ‘acts of genocide’ in Gaza. www.ft.com/content/b637...
December 19, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Human Rights Watch has accused Israeli authorities of deliberately committing the crime of extermination as well as ‘acts of genocide’ in Gaza. www.ft.com/content/b637...
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This study adds to the growing body of evidence about the impact of solid fuel burning on air quality. Now how to change people's minds because I still see people proudly posting pictures of their cosy fire? As I said yesterday I am that disappointed guy...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Air pollution: Wood burners more polluting than traffic - Birmingham research
Birmingham researchers say they have found wood burning at home is more polluting than traffic.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 11:50 AM
This study adds to the growing body of evidence about the impact of solid fuel burning on air quality. Now how to change people's minds because I still see people proudly posting pictures of their cosy fire? As I said yesterday I am that disappointed guy...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Khalil Haqqani’s assassination exposes the vulnerability of Afghanistan’s compromised and flawed—but unmistakeable—stability. The misery of ordinary Afghans doesn’t end. 😞
December 11, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Khalil Haqqani’s assassination exposes the vulnerability of Afghanistan’s compromised and flawed—but unmistakeable—stability. The misery of ordinary Afghans doesn’t end. 😞
At the HOA Conference on Trade & Connectivity w 🇦🇫, I spoke on barriers to regional connectivity and trade.
I made five points
1. restrictions on the movement of people and goods between 🇵🇰 and 🇦🇫 are problematic because they violate the spirit what Adil Najam frames as “Pakistaniat”.
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I made five points
1. restrictions on the movement of people and goods between 🇵🇰 and 🇦🇫 are problematic because they violate the spirit what Adil Najam frames as “Pakistaniat”.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:54 PM
At the HOA Conference on Trade & Connectivity w 🇦🇫, I spoke on barriers to regional connectivity and trade.
I made five points
1. restrictions on the movement of people and goods between 🇵🇰 and 🇦🇫 are problematic because they violate the spirit what Adil Najam frames as “Pakistaniat”.
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I made five points
1. restrictions on the movement of people and goods between 🇵🇰 and 🇦🇫 are problematic because they violate the spirit what Adil Najam frames as “Pakistaniat”.
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TSMC Posts 34% Sales Growth in November on Sustained AI Demand www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
TSMC Posts 34% Sales Growth in November on Sustained AI Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s sales rose 34% in November, reflecting sustained growth from AI demand despite concerns that datacenter building will slow.
www.bloomberg.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:36 AM
TSMC Posts 34% Sales Growth in November on Sustained AI Demand www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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“Last night, the Israeli Navy carried out a large-scale operation to destroy the former Assad regime’s navy fleet in Syria. Numerous Syrian navy vessels armed with sea-to-sea missiles were destroyed in strikes” www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Israeli Navy carries out large-scale operation to destroy Assad regime’s fleet
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www.timesofisrael.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM
“Last night, the Israeli Navy carried out a large-scale operation to destroy the former Assad regime’s navy fleet in Syria. Numerous Syrian navy vessels armed with sea-to-sea missiles were destroyed in strikes” www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Humanitarian aid is a relatively small portion of total Overseas Development Assistance (ODA).
In 2023, 🇺🇸 spent $66 billion on ODA. $17 billion of this was 🇺🇦 alone. Another $20 billion or more was for MDBs and UN agencies. For example, US contribution to WFP in 2023 alone was $3 billion.
In 2023, 🇺🇸 spent $66 billion on ODA. $17 billion of this was 🇺🇦 alone. Another $20 billion or more was for MDBs and UN agencies. For example, US contribution to WFP in 2023 alone was $3 billion.
December 7, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Humanitarian aid is a relatively small portion of total Overseas Development Assistance (ODA).
In 2023, 🇺🇸 spent $66 billion on ODA. $17 billion of this was 🇺🇦 alone. Another $20 billion or more was for MDBs and UN agencies. For example, US contribution to WFP in 2023 alone was $3 billion.
In 2023, 🇺🇸 spent $66 billion on ODA. $17 billion of this was 🇺🇦 alone. Another $20 billion or more was for MDBs and UN agencies. For example, US contribution to WFP in 2023 alone was $3 billion.
This is a wild story not because of what it is about but because of what it isn’t about.
Managing employee “presence” is a legitimate ops function that is part of what “managers” do.
The real story here is how lazy the management class has become & how corrupt tech & tech procurement is.
Managing employee “presence” is a legitimate ops function that is part of what “managers” do.
The real story here is how lazy the management class has become & how corrupt tech & tech procurement is.
Boeing cancels “workplace occupancy program.” The sensors, “mounted in ceiling tiles above workstations, conference rooms and common areas, consist [ed] of motion detectors and cameras, as well as light, heat and noise detectors…” Boeing claims the array was meant to manage energy and space usage.
Boeing cancels its workplace surveillance program, will remove sensors
Boeing announced late Friday that it is canceling a workplace occupancy program that would install camera sensors in its offices.
www.seattletimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 10:02 PM
This is a wild story not because of what it is about but because of what it isn’t about.
Managing employee “presence” is a legitimate ops function that is part of what “managers” do.
The real story here is how lazy the management class has become & how corrupt tech & tech procurement is.
Managing employee “presence” is a legitimate ops function that is part of what “managers” do.
The real story here is how lazy the management class has become & how corrupt tech & tech procurement is.
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Indian foreign interference in 🇨🇦 politics: "campaign workers were told by representatives of the government of India to stop supporting Brown, not to sell membership cards for him and not to invite him to certain events."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Agents of Indian government interfered in Patrick Brown's Conservative leadership campaign: sources | CBC News
Agents of the Indian government allegedly attempted to derail Patrick Brown's campaign for the leadership of the Conservative Party in 2022, according to sources who spoke to Radio-Canada.
www.cbc.ca
December 3, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Indian foreign interference in 🇨🇦 politics: "campaign workers were told by representatives of the government of India to stop supporting Brown, not to sell membership cards for him and not to invite him to certain events."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
The last word on the South Korea martial law. It lasted about six hours.
This entire thing was just a farce from start to finish. He also said he will cancel it but it will take a little more time. That is because it is late at night and the number of people needed weren't around to formally lift it. (I'm paraphrasing, but that emphasizes how ridiculous it all is.)
December 3, 2024 at 9:00 PM
The last word on the South Korea martial law. It lasted about six hours.
An epic u-turn.
Martial law stans confused.
Democracy propagandists validated.
Bad moon rising everywhere.
Martial law stans confused.
Democracy propagandists validated.
Bad moon rising everywhere.
Breaking news: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said in televised remarks that he has withdrawn troops and will lift the martial law he declared just hours earlier.
Live updates: South Korean president says he will lift martial law after parliamentary vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the opposition party for “unprecedented” impeachment attempts of various government officials.
wapo.st
December 3, 2024 at 8:53 PM
An epic u-turn.
Martial law stans confused.
Democracy propagandists validated.
Bad moon rising everywhere.
Martial law stans confused.
Democracy propagandists validated.
Bad moon rising everywhere.
This proclamation is so Musharraf, October 1999.
December 3, 2024 at 6:26 PM
This proclamation is so Musharraf, October 1999.
South Korea is not sleeping tonight.
President signs martial law at 11 pm.
Parliament votes against it at 1 am.
Wild, wild stuff.
apnews.com/article/sout...
President signs martial law at 11 pm.
Parliament votes against it at 1 am.
Wild, wild stuff.
apnews.com/article/sout...
South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law
The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration.
apnews.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:20 PM
South Korea is not sleeping tonight.
President signs martial law at 11 pm.
Parliament votes against it at 1 am.
Wild, wild stuff.
apnews.com/article/sout...
President signs martial law at 11 pm.
Parliament votes against it at 1 am.
Wild, wild stuff.
apnews.com/article/sout...
All that high tech, the Samsungs, LGs, Hyundais and Kias but these homeboys still acting like it’s Pakistan.
Makes me love 🇰🇷 even more. Make me love 🇵🇰 a bit more too. We’ll all be all right - iA. 🤲🏽
Makes me love 🇰🇷 even more. Make me love 🇵🇰 a bit more too. We’ll all be all right - iA. 🤲🏽
Age limits on legislators make more sense every day. If you cannot do light parkour to arrive at an emergency vote, then perhaps it's time to retire.
December 3, 2024 at 6:14 PM
All that high tech, the Samsungs, LGs, Hyundais and Kias but these homeboys still acting like it’s Pakistan.
Makes me love 🇰🇷 even more. Make me love 🇵🇰 a bit more too. We’ll all be all right - iA. 🤲🏽
Makes me love 🇰🇷 even more. Make me love 🇵🇰 a bit more too. We’ll all be all right - iA. 🤲🏽
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Lee Jae Myung: “Obeying an unconstitutional and unlawful order from a superior also makes one an accomplice… I urge the members of the armed forces and the police to swiftly return to their original positions and fulfill their rightful duties.” m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=...
[Breaking] Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung calls martial law declaration 'unconstitutional'
Main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung issued a stern warning to those who comply with the President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law orders. Lee harshly criticized President Yoon’s decision to declare marti...
m.koreaherald.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Lee Jae Myung: “Obeying an unconstitutional and unlawful order from a superior also makes one an accomplice… I urge the members of the armed forces and the police to swiftly return to their original positions and fulfill their rightful duties.” m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=...
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#BreakingNews #SouthKorea Martial Law Commander Army General Park An-Soo has announced their First Martial Law Command Proclamation.
December 3, 2024 at 2:36 PM
#BreakingNews #SouthKorea Martial Law Commander Army General Park An-Soo has announced their First Martial Law Command Proclamation.
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This is absolutely not the news I would have dreamed of waking up to. South Korea's Yoon declares emergency martial law. to I have some scattered thoughts to follow. m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024...
(URGENT) Yoon declares emergency martial law | Yonhap News Agency
m-en.yna.co.kr
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
This is absolutely not the news I would have dreamed of waking up to. South Korea's Yoon declares emergency martial law. to I have some scattered thoughts to follow. m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024...
Important perspective on South Korea. University students in that country don’t go away quietly. Protests will ensue for sure. Will be interesting to see how the military deals with that dynamic.
Prepare for MASSIVE protests. I'd venture the coming protests will outdo those that saw Park Geun-Hye removed from power. One thing about Koreans: they will absolutely not be cowed. They've overthrown dictatorship and removed a president from power, all with largely peaceful protests.
December 3, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Important perspective on South Korea. University students in that country don’t go away quietly. Protests will ensue for sure. Will be interesting to see how the military deals with that dynamic.
Amazingly, despite the epic chaos and instability wreaked upon global and local establishments, blanket bans on social media and blanket governance system upheaval have been relatively rare.
Do martial law in 🇰🇷 & social media ban for kids in 🇦🇺 point to much more to come elsewhere?
Do martial law in 🇰🇷 & social media ban for kids in 🇦🇺 point to much more to come elsewhere?
December 3, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Amazingly, despite the epic chaos and instability wreaked upon global and local establishments, blanket bans on social media and blanket governance system upheaval have been relatively rare.
Do martial law in 🇰🇷 & social media ban for kids in 🇦🇺 point to much more to come elsewhere?
Do martial law in 🇰🇷 & social media ban for kids in 🇦🇺 point to much more to come elsewhere?
There are speechwriters in other countries that are using Google Translate right now—en masse.
"Through this martial law, we will rebuild and protect the free [insert your republic here], which is falling into the abyss of national ruin"
"Through this martial law, we will rebuild and protect the free [insert your republic here], which is falling into the abyss of national ruin"
More detail on what Yoon is saying here (in Korean). May be errors in the translation but it sounds pretty, er, full-throated.
"Through this martial law, we will rebuild and protect the free Republic of Korea, which is falling into the abyss of national ruin"
www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2024...
"Through this martial law, we will rebuild and protect the free Republic of Korea, which is falling into the abyss of national ruin"
www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2024...
尹, 비상계엄 선포…"국회 범죄자소굴, 입법독재로 체제전복 기도"(종합3보) | 연합뉴스
(서울=연합뉴스) 안용수 김승욱 김영신 곽민서 기자 = 윤석열 대통령은 3일 비상계엄을 선포했다.
www.yna.co.kr
December 3, 2024 at 2:29 PM
There are speechwriters in other countries that are using Google Translate right now—en masse.
"Through this martial law, we will rebuild and protect the free [insert your republic here], which is falling into the abyss of national ruin"
"Through this martial law, we will rebuild and protect the free [insert your republic here], which is falling into the abyss of national ruin"
“We need to be more like South Korea” takes on a new colour.
December 3, 2024 at 2:26 PM
“We need to be more like South Korea” takes on a new colour.
There is a reason that both prison breaks and prisoner releases are staples of terrorist resurgences. In 2021 and 2022 Pakistan authorities willingly let hundreds of TTP terrorists out of jail as part of its negotiations w the terror group (whilst also getting hit w multiple attacks at jails).
Women and men detainees in the Tarek Bin Ziad the formerly Assad-held prison in Aleppo are being released by rebels. #Syria
November 30, 2024 at 4:07 AM
There is a reason that both prison breaks and prisoner releases are staples of terrorist resurgences. In 2021 and 2022 Pakistan authorities willingly let hundreds of TTP terrorists out of jail as part of its negotiations w the terror group (whilst also getting hit w multiple attacks at jails).
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Renault CEO: “We need to find a deal with China because we won’t be able to compete . . . without the support of the Chinese companies that control the mining industry, chemicals, refining and their capacity and competence”
www.ft.com/content/8b2a...
www.ft.com/content/8b2a...
The Northvolt dilemma: can European EVs avoid relying on Asian batteries?
Governments, carmakers and investors must recraft the region’s strategy after the fall of the Swedish group
www.ft.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Renault CEO: “We need to find a deal with China because we won’t be able to compete . . . without the support of the Chinese companies that control the mining industry, chemicals, refining and their capacity and competence”
www.ft.com/content/8b2a...
www.ft.com/content/8b2a...