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JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Jan 1

Karachi, Pakistan, welcomes the New Year with extravagant celebrations—funded by taxpayers, IMF bailouts, and foreign aid—all while the economy collapses under debt and mismanagement. Priorities? #Karachi #PakistanEconomy #NewYear2025 #IMF #AccountabilityNeeded

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 29

Farewell to #JimmyCarter, the 39th president and a symbol of humility. While his presidency faced challenges, his post-presidency redefined leadership with humanitarian work and peacemaking. A man of principle, his legacy will inspire for generations.

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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, dies | CNN Politics

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died. Follow here for live updates as tributes pour in for the former farmer, lawmaker and humanitarian.

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JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 27

Due to a domestic slowdown, #Pakistan’s cement industry has increased its #export focus. In FY23-24, #cement exports rose to 7.1Mt from 4.6Mt in FY22-23, a 54% increase. Companies like #LuckyCement and #DGKhanCement have notably expanded their export shares.

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 22

#MBBS: Muhatarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed? Wow, then does #BDS stand for “Bhutto’s Dynamic Spirit” and #MD for “Martyred Dad”? Looks like medical students will need to switch their syllabus to political science!

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 16

‏“16 دسمبر 2014: اے پی ایس پشاور میں معصوم جانیں چھین لی گئیں، اور ہم نے کہا تھا ‘دشمن کے بچوں کو پڑھانا ہے’۔
‏لیکن اسلام آباد میں معصوم شہریوں کا قتل عام دیکھ کر خاموشی کیوں؟ کیا وہ بچے ہمارے نہیں؟

‏⁦‪#APSPeshawar‬⁩ ⁦‪#IslamabadMassacre‬⁩ ⁦‪#HumanityFirst‬⁩

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 16

December 16: A day of sorrow in Pakistan’s history.
💔 1971 - Fall #of Dhaka, marking the tragic loss of #EastPakistan.
🖤 2014 - #APS #Peshawar attack, where innocent lives were lost but never forgotten.

#NeverForget #December16 #PakistanHistory

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 16

December 16 marks key moments in history:
🎖️ 1971 - Fall of #Dhaka, leading to the creation of #Bangladesh.
📜 1773 - #Boston #TeaParty, sparking the American Revolution.
🌋 1707 - Last eruption of #Japan’s #MountFuji.

#HistoryMatters #December16 #OnThisDay

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 15

On this day, #Dec15:
🔹1791: The US Bill of Rights was ratified, ensuring essential #freedoms.
🔹1961: #AdolfEichmann, a key architect of the #Holocaust, was sentenced to death in Israel.
🔹1970: The #USSR launched #Venera 7, the first spacecraft to land on #Venus.

#OnThisDay

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 15

On Dec 15, 1971, during the final days of the Indo-Pak war, Pakistani forces in #EastPakistan faced mounting pressure as #Dhaka neared #surrender. This pivotal moment reshaped #SouthAsia, leading to the creation of #Bangladesh. #PakistanHistory #December15 #1971War

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 13

Half of #PIA’s fleet is grounded, jeopardizing #EU flight resumption efforts. Despite a #leadership change, the airline’s woes deepen. Will there ever be a turnaround, or is PIA destined to remain in turbulence?#PIACrisis #Aviation

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PIA struggles with grounded aircraft amid spare parts shortage | The Express Tribune

PIA faces major setbacks with 17 aircraft grounded due to spare parts shortage, leading to financial losses.

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JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 13

#Shocking! FIA books 2 senior officials of #DowUniversity (#DUHS) over the #MDCAT paper leak. 4 a few coins, they jeopardize the future of healthcare & erode trust in education. Merit must prevail for a healthier tomorrow! #MDCATScandal #HealthcareFuture
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2 senior Dow University officials booked by FIA over MDCAT paper leak case

FIR has been lodged against 13 others as well under various sections of Peca and PPC.

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JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 12

#ChatGPT, #Sora, & the #API are taking a much-needed #vacation. We apologize for the inconvenience of not being able to rely on #AI to do everything for you. Please enjoy this rare moment of #human interaction. #AIHoliday #Oops

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 11

#Baathism’s rise & fall shows how centralized power & authoritarianism betray ideological promises. In #Pakistan, similar lessons emerge: without democratic accountability, even popular movements risk collapse, leaving disillusionment instead of progress. #PakistanPolitics

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 11

#Leaked info exposes #Pakistan’s shocking misuse of resources for #elite luxuries while the nation struggles with #poverty & #crises. This is more than #corruption—it’s betrayal of the people. Time to demand #accountability & #transparency! #WakeUpPakistan

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Leaked Information Reveals Pakistan Army Planned Its Brutal Crackdown on Protests, Including Live Fire and Subsequent Cover-up

In late November, the military executed a brutal operation to counter the political opposition, according to a source inside the military

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JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 10

#Mufasa and #Scar’s story sounds oddly familiar—like #Pakistani politics! Sibling rivalries, power struggles, & alliances until betrayal strikes. Replace #Sarabi ē #power or #corruption, & it’s basically our political landscape. Who’s our #Simba?
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#Pakistan

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 10

#FBR’s move to #ban items over $1,200 for passengers is a #harmful policy that penalizes ordinary #citizens. Instead of focusing on real #economic issues, the government is restricting personal freedoms and burdening travelers. #Pakistan

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FBR to ban items over $1,200 for passengers arriving from abroad | The Express Tribune

FBR drafted amendments to the Baggage Rules 2006 and is currently seeking feedback from stakeholders

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JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 8

🚨 🇸🇾 BREAKING: Assad’s forces in Damascus have reportedly surrendered, marking a pivotal moment in Syria’s conflict. Reports suggest Assad has fled, with his troops abandoning positions even before his departure. Unprecedented developments in the region. #SyriaCrisis #BreakingNews

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 8

🚨 🇸🇾 BREAKING: Assad’s forces in Damascus have reportedly surrendered, marking a pivotal moment in Syria’s conflict. Reports suggest Assad has fled, with his troops abandoning positions even before his departure. Unprecedented developments in the region. #SyriaCrisis #BreakingNews

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 8

In 2017, the average daily trading volume on the #PakistanStockExchange was over 300 million shares. Recently, daily volumes hover around 150 million, about 50% lower than the 2017 peak, reflecting declining investor confidence amid #political & #economic instability. @MoeedNj

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 8

Syrian rebels have reportedly entered Homs, marking a rapid advance toward Damascus. As the last major city before the capital, this poses a serious threat to President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power. #Syria

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · Dec 8

Syrian rebels have entered Homs, a war monitor said, in a swift advance on the last city before the capital Damascus and a major threat to President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

Rebels Said to Enter Last City Before Damascus as Assad Weakens

Syrian rebels have entered Homs, a war monitor said, in a swift advance on the last city before the capital Damascus and a major threat to President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · Dec 8

A gray backpack retrieved in New York’s Central Park and matching the description of one carried by the suspected killer of health insurance executive Brian Thompson contained a jacket but not a gun, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

NYC Suspected Shooter’s Backpack Contains a Jacket, But No Gun

A gray backpack retrieved in New York’s Central Park and matching the description of one carried by the suspected killer of health insurance executive Brian Thompson contained a jacket but not a gun, ...

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JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 5

‫”دل سے پاکستانی ہوں، پاکستانی برینڈ استعمال کرتی ہوں“۔ واہ! مریم نواز صاحبہ، مجھے تو نہیں پتا تھا کہ Gucci، Burberry، Manolo جیسے برینڈز بھی پاکستانی ہیں۔ کہیں یہ صرف ہمارے محنتی پاکستانی ورکرز کی مہارت کا کمال تو نہیں؟ ⁦‪#MaryamNawaz‬⁩‬

JamhooriMarshalLaw @jamhoorimarshallaw.bsky.social · Dec 4

#ZahidGishkori reveals chilling details of events starting at 3:29 AM, including records of victims, hospital admissions, and pressure to delete tweets documenting the tragedy. Raises serious questions about accountability and transparency. #Pakistan #FreedomOfPress

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · Dec 4

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot and killed in New York

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning while walking toward the New York Hilton Midtown for his company’s annual investor conference. According to emerging media reports, Thompson was…

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · Dec 4

As bombs rained down on Beirut's southern suburbs, Ali Hussaini faced a heart-wrenching challenge: how to explain what was happening to his two partially deaf daughters.

In Lebanon, people with disabilities isolated and abandoned by war

More than 900,000 people in Lebanon are classified as living with disabilities, according to the United Nations Development Program.

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