شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar

🍁Entrepreneur, Traveller

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

When in Kingdom must do what believers do…

Alhumdulillah! I performed the Umrah today✅ Thursday 16 June 2022

#Umrah
#Makkah
#SaudiArabia 🇸🇦

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

@NigoraFazliddin Looks delicious and healthy.

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

@mbnalhajeri May Allah give you immense success, Aameen

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

Today is polling day in #Wales

I have voted for *Plaid Cymru* today because I believe in their manifesto and I cannot forget it was Plaid who called on Welsh Government to vote on a ceasefire in Palestine.
If you are unsure who to vote for but regardless, *you must vote!* The new system means every vote counts so please go out to your *polling station before 10pm and vote*.
#Vote #PlaidCymru #Cymru #VotePlaid

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

@europecountrysi Malaga Centro

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

#EidMubarak to Muslims celebrating in the UK and around the world.

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

#ReleaseImranKhan Pakistan is in the control of a fascist regime.
Human right organisations must take a notice.
@UNHumanRights
@10DowningStreet

[Kasim Khan @Kasim_Khan_1999]

My father has been under arrest for 845 days. For the past six weeks, he has been kept in solitary confinement in a death cell with zero transparency. His sisters have been denied every visit, even with clear court orders allowing access. There have been no phone calls, no meetings and no proof of life. Me and my brother have had no contact with our father.

This absolute blackout is not a security protocol. It is a deliberate attempt to hide his condition and prevent our family from knowing whether he is safe.

Let it be clear: the Pakistani government and its handlers will be held fully accountable legally, morally and internationally for my father’s safety and for every consequence of this inhumane isolation.

I call on the international community, global human rights organisations and every democratic voice to intervene urgently. Demand proof of life, enforce court ordered access, end this inhumane isolation and call for the release of Pakistan’s most popular political leader who is being held solely for political reasons.

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

No I’m in

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

International education is one of the UK’s most successful service exports, and our universities are at the heart of this🌟

It’s vital that the UK retains its place as a leading destination for international students to drive growth in communities across the whole country👇

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

San Diego📍

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 BREAKING: The Government's Immigration White Paper in full:

- Measures will reduce immigration numbers by around 100,000 a year (full calculation for each measure below)

- Legislation will be brought in to make clear that the Government and Parliament - not courts - determine who should stay, tackling misuse of Article 8 (right to family life) to block deportations

Work reforms:

- Skilled workers will require university-level degrees to come to the UK, and salary thresholds will increase

- The Immigration Skills Charge - paid by sponsors - will rise by 32% for the first time since 2017, in line with inflation

- Social care visas will close to new overseas applicants; people already in the UK with work rights can extend or switch visas until 2028, subject to review

- A new Labour Market Evidence Group will be created to use better data to shape decisions on jobs and migration policy

- Key sectors that rely heavily on overseas recruitment will face new requirements to produce workforce strategies

- A Temporary Shortage List will be introduced to give time-limited access to the Points-Based immigration system for roles below RQF level 6

- Only jobs facing long-term shortages and backed by the Migration Advisory Committee will qualify for the above - if there’s also a workforce plan and employers commit to hiring more UK workers

- Discounts that allow lower salaries for shortage jobs will be scrapped, so all roles must meet the full salary threshold (Immigration Salary List)

- Some UNHCR-recognised refugees and displaced people with the right skills will be able to apply through the skilled worker route

- More routes will be opened for highly skilled people and top global talent to work in the UK

Study reforms:

- Graduates will be able to stay in the UK for only 18 months after their studies, compared to current period of two years

- A levy on income from international students is being considered, with the money potentially going towards domestic skills training

- Sponsoring institutions will face tougher requirements to be allowed to recruit international students

- The pass mark for compliance metrics will rise by 5%, meaning sponsors must now have at least a 95% course enrolment rate and 90% completion rate

- A new Red-Amber-Green rating system will show how well each sponsor is meeting compliance standards

- Sponsors at risk of failing compliance checks may face action plans and limits on how many new international students they can bring in

- Institutions using overseas recruitment agents must sign up to the Agent Quality Framework to ensure high standards

- Universities and colleges will need to show they’ve considered local impacts when planning international student recruitment

- Short-Term Study accreditation bodies will be reviewed to tighten checks before and during accreditation

Illegal working and foreign criminals:

- Foreign nationals convicted of crimes will be flagged even if not jailed, with new deportation thresholds reflecting seriousness of offences, including violence against women and girls

- Processes to remove foreign national offenders will be simplified, with extra action against recent arrivals who commit crimes before offending escalates

- Migrants will have to have digital IDs through eVisas, replacing Biometric Residence Permits

- Stricter checks will target people who claim asylum without any new or serious risks in their home country

- More resources will tackle illegal working - especially in sectors like the gig economy - using eVisas, biometric tech, and extra enforcement staff

- Banking checks will be updated to reflect tech changes and to act against those who break the rules, including tax evasion

- More reforms and stronger enforcement measures, including faster removals, will be announced later this year

- Pressure will be applied on foreign governments that block the return of their nationals

- Financial penalties and sanctions may be imposed on sponsors (employers or institutions) where abuse of the immigration system is found

Integration and community cohesion:

- English Language requirements for Skilled Workers and others will rise from B1 to B2 (Independent User level under CEFR)

- Adult dependants of workers and students will need to meet at least A1 (Basic User) English level, with plans to raise this over time

- Visa extensions will require proof of progress to A2 level, and B2 level will be needed for settlement

- Most settlement routes will now require B2-level English instead of B1

- The standard qualifying period for settlement will increase to ten years under a reformed Points-Based System

- Those making strong contributions to the UK economy or society could qualify for faster settlement and citizenship

- Family members of British citizens can still settle in the UK after five years, and protections remain for domestic abuse victims

- Parents of British or settled children who die will be allowed to stay in the UK permanently right away

- The Life in the UK test (which people must pass to become British citizens or settle permanently) will be reviewed and improved, and costs of applying for British citizenship could be reduced for young people who’ve lived in the UK for most of their lives

- Young people who’ve grown up in the UK without legal status will be helped to stay permanently, with extra support for those in care or leaving care

[Jill Foster @JournalistJill]

@atwaSDOK

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

Hello Canada🇨🇦

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

Just arrived at @DXB Terminal 1 @DubaiAirports I was outside in less than 20 minutes including immigration & baggage collection.
Well done👏👏 #DubaiAirport for the quick recovery.

#DubaiFloods #DubaiFlooding
#DubaiRain #Dubai

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

Eid Mubarak from us to you all!

Well done to @USWChaplaincy of the @UniSouthWales hosted a combined Eid Al-Fitr prayer for @usw_intl students and local Pontypridd Muslims community together at the sport hall of the University this morning.
A Special thanks to the director of the @USWChaplaincy Mr Vaughan Rees who organised this event successfully followed by Eid Special breakfast for the people present there. We are thankful for his all efforts and kindness..
Thank you again to all the staff of @USWChaplaincy & volunteers.

#EidAlFitr2024
#Eid2024
#UniversityOfSouthWales

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

Happy #StudyAbroadDay

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary 14 years!!!

[شكيب أختر - ‏Shakeeb Akhtar @shapedbyShakeeb]

إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ❤️

[David Cameron @David_Cameron]

The UK and Qatar are working together to get more aid into Gaza.

Our first joint aid consignment contains 17 tonnes of family-sized tents to provide critical shelter.

Thank you HH @TamimBinHamad, PM @MBA_AlThani_ & @Lolwah_Alkhater for your close cooperation.