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"Finland is closing its Embassy in Pakistan due to financial reasons as the defense spending of Finland has increased due to Ukraine-Russia war," - Hannu Ripatti, Finland's Ambassador to Pakistan said during their annual day event in Islamabad on 4th December. @Ulkoministerio.

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➡️ A major scam has been unearthed in Karachi EPZ: used textile clothing is being imported and then exported, with 50% of export earnings spent on imports. There is 0% tax on imports and only 2.5% tax on exports.
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🧵Utility Stores Faces Salary Crisis as EPZ Scam Unfolds:

The Senate Standing Committee on Industries & Production was told:
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➡️ Export Processing Zones (EPZs) have recorded $14.28 billion in exports since 1983. Zones are bound to export 80% of output; only 20% can be sold locally.

➡️ Saindak EPZ, Pakistan’s second-largest, has exported $3.154 billion since 2002—averaging $140 million annually.
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BUITEMS (@BUITEMS_edu) Convocation 2024: Celebrating Success, Building Futures in Balochistan.
https://t.co/iIM2W19FXU

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CAPS (@capspakofficial) launched in Islamabad today.
https://t.co/SLPrtYxMCQ

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📢 Public demand an urgent investigation into this matter. Basic facilities must be provided, & the budget allocation details should be investigated. Those responsible for this corruption must be held accountable & face the full force of the law.
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🚨The Disturbing Reality at Bolan Medical College (BMC) Labor Room: 🚨

(A long 🧵)

🏥 Despite a staggering budget of RS160 million, the new labor room at 📍Bolan Medical College (BMC) in #Quetta is a disaster waiting to happen. 1/8

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⚠️ CM @PakSarfrazbugti promised improvement within six months, but instead, the situation has deteriorated to this shocking point. It’s time for accountability. The @CMOBalochistan & the Ministry of Health must step in immediately. 7/8

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Attending the @CheveningFCDO South Asian Journalism Programme fellowship in 2018 immensely helped me excel in my career.

Applications are now open—give it a try❗️

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Applications Open for @CheveningFCDO SAJP Programme https://t.co/5Fm8iWYSIs

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Pakistan’s Loan Program Will be at Risk if Agriculture not taxed – IMF
https://t.co/yXRzouW9c7

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RTI law in Balochistan - by @YahyaReki

https://t.co/PUbUrDzuVU