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Mushtaq Rajpar

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Writer, Masters Public Policy, George Mason University, Lives in Alexandria, VA. Columns at https://www.thenews.com.pk/writer/mushtaq-rajpar

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This book I started reading recently has been eye opening for on many accounts. Thoroughly enjoyed the reading. Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy’s prose is fascinating β€œPakistan: Origins, Identity and Future” A must read to understand the ongoing battle of false narratives in India and Pakistan

22.11.2024 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donald Trump has nominated celebrity physician Dr. Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, alarming healthcare experts. "He's a supporter of Medicare Advantage and increasing privatization of Medicare," says Dr. Robert Steinbrook. www.democracynow.org/2024/11/20/d...

20.11.2024 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 7

How fascinating it is.

20.11.2024 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"But turf wars, local resistance and logical staffing realities would make it impossible to round up 11 million people, experts said." @axios.com

20.11.2024 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Why it matters: Trump has said he wants to quickly remove all 11 million undocumented immigrants from the U.S., and he'll use the military to do it. @axios.com

20.11.2024 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are an estimated 600,000 undocumented immigrants in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia whose futures are now more uncertain with President-elect Trump's promises for mass deportations. Reports @axios.com #WashingtonDC

20.11.2024 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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N.Y. prosecutors appear open to yearslong delay in Trump hush money case Manhattan prosecutors said they will oppose a request by Donald Trump’s lawyers to dismiss his 34-count felony conviction as sought by the president-elect’s lawyers

Manhattan prosecutors said they will oppose a request by Donald Trump’s lawyers to dismiss his 34-count felony conviction but suggested they were open to postponing proceedings in the case until after the president-elect’s second term in the White House.

19.11.2024 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 459    πŸ” 79    πŸ’¬ 72    πŸ“Œ 28

Pakistan has one of the highest rates of preterm birth and neonatal deaths in the world. Over 700 newborn babies die each day in Pakistan, with over 15 per cent linked to prematurity complications. @UNICEFROSA

18.11.2024 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nope, we just wanted to experience it. These autopilot cars now giving 200,000 rides in a month just in 3 cities #Sanfranciso #LA & #Phoenix state and city legislature must not approve these ride sharing companies

19.11.2024 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Crime in #washingtonDC is down, however still 176 people killed this year 2024
homicides are down 28% compared to 2023, when the city closed out the year at a 26-year high in killings.
homicides for the first time since 2020, as a COVID-era crime wave reverses course. Reports @axios.com

19.11.2024 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First time experienced driverless taxi in #Phoenix it was a fearless & smooth experience technology is unbelievable

19.11.2024 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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