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Faiz Paracha
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Journalist, Humanist, Media & Communications Specialist, Traveller & Foodie. #Economy #Pakistan #Journalism #JournalismIsNotACrime
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Unplanned urban sprawl is choking Islamabad.

My article in The News highlights the dire need for sustainable growth. 🏡🌳
Read here: [https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1267669-unplanned-urban-growth]
#UrbanDevelopment #Islamabad #pakistan
January 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Unplanned urban sprawl is choking Islamabad.

My article in The News highlights the dire need for sustainable growth. 🏡🌳
Read here: [https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1267669-unplanned-urban-growth]
#UrbanDevelopment #Islamabad #pakistan
January 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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A flurry of post-election activity has solidified the town’s place at the center of the political universe — for better and for worse.
VIPs, traffic drama and booming business: How Trump is changing Palm Beach
A flurry of post-election activity in Donald Trump’s home base has solidified Palm Beach’s place at the center of the political universe — for better and for worse.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 1, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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Experts have told women for a long time that certain medical conditions and habits, including poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking, make osteoporosis more likely.

Now research has added another risk factor to the list: pollution.
How pollution can increase the risk of osteoporosis
Pollution may be another important risk factor for osteoporosis, in addition to poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 1, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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UN plastics treaty talks fail after oil producers block production limits
UN plastics treaty talks fail after oil producers block production limits
Discussions postponed on curbs as Saudi Arabia and Russia frustrate multilateral process
www.ft.com
December 1, 2024 at 9:44 PM
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Iran FM visits Assad in Damascus, pledges support in countering surprise offensive
Iran pledges to help Syria's Assad counter surprise rebel offensive
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi makes a visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, to meet President Bashar Assad. His visit comes as Syria’s army launched counterattacks to repel insurgents who’ve seized control of Aleppo, and areas in Idlib.
www.euronews.com
December 2, 2024 at 12:13 AM
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Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan’s wife stands at the forefront of the Pakistan protests
Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan’s wife stands at the forefront of the Pakistan protests
Elusive spouse of the former prime minister led march of tens of thousands on Islamabad As vast crowds converged on Pakistan’s capital demanding the release of the former prime minister Imran Khan, one unlikely figure was at the forefront of the…
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:14 AM
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‏"پولیس نے لاشوں کا پوسٹمارٹم بھی نہیں کرنے دیا ہمارے پاس 55 افراد لائے گئے جنہیں گولیاں لگی تھیں درجنوں زخمی افراد نے کہا کہ ان کا نام رجسٹر میں نہ لکھا جائے کیونکہ پولیس انہیں گرفتار کر لے گی" پمز کے ڈاکٹر کی بی بی سی سے گفتگو
‎#اسلام_آباد_قتل_عام
‎#IslamabadMassacre
November 29, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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‏"جب سکیورٹی اداروں کے اہلکار آئے تو ہم نے محسوس کر لیا کہ ان کے ارادے کیا ہیں، میڈیا پر بھی دباو یے اور کوشش کی گئی ہے کہ ہسپتال آنے والوں کا رکارڈ مٹا دیا جائے تاکہ ہسپتال میں آنے والے افراد کی تفصیلات ہی نہ رہیں"

انڈیپینڈینٹ اردو کی پولی کلینک کے عہدے دار سے کی گئی گفتگو
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December 1, 2024 at 5:15 AM
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Breaking news: President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter, who was found guilty of gun-related charges in Delaware and pleaded guilty to tax evasion in California. He said “raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice.”
Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter
The president had promised not to pardon Hunter Biden, who was convicted of gun-related charges and had pleaded guilty in a tax case.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2024 at 12:56 AM
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Joe Biden pardons son Hunter over gun and tax charges

https://www.ft.com/content/615e4db0-0f3d-44fc-8af7-9d7f61c409cb
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter over gun and tax charges
President uses executive powers in reversal of earlier promises
www.ft.com
December 2, 2024 at 1:05 AM
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Joe Biden issues presidential pardon for son Hunter in final weeks in White House
Joe Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon for son Hunter
The move marks a significant reversal for Joe Biden who repeatedly said he would not use presidential authority to benefit his family members.
www.euronews.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:18 AM
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Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #2,482,495!
October 4, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #2,482,495!
October 4, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Breaking news: President Biden offered sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government Tuesday. The president said Israel was beginning to lose support around the world due to “indiscriminate bombing” in remarks made during a fundraiser in Washington.
Israel-Gaza war live updates: Biden criticizes Netanyahu government, says Israel is losing support
A missile struck the Strinda commercial ship in the Red Sea, U.S. officials said. Israel said it opened a second station for screening aid at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2023 at 8:38 PM