Arrest Netanyahu
NYC's Zohran Mamdani speech is spot on
Hey all, it’s Wednesday July 22.
Have you had one of those dreams when you know you’re dreaming and just want to sleep? I had one of those last night and was telling a friend in my dream that look, I know I’m dreaming and I just want to sleep 😂. To which she said, this is not a dream. Eat something and if you can taste it, it’s not a dream. I then eat a date and can taste it so end up saying okay, fine, it’s not a dream. Intense right! But all I wanted to do was sleep!
Hope the summer is going well for all of you!
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The FIA has arrested four suspects, including two Nadra officials, for allegedly issuing fake identity documents to Afghan nationals in KHI. Investigators say the network was involved in altering official records and making fake documents. The agency says initial evidence suggests possible links to terrorist elements, with more arrests expected as the investigation expands.
The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association announced a nationwide strike starting tonight, rejecting the government’s new daily fuel pricing mechanism after talks with the petroleum minister failed. Dealers say they cannot operate with fuel prices changing every day. The govt insists the new system will improve transparency and ensure quicker adjustment to international oil prices.
Pakistan has reportedly asked the US Treasury for a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility to strengthen foreign exchange reserves, ease debt pressure and improve access to international capital markets. The request was made by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during meetings in Washington. Diplomatic sources say the proposal has a strong chance of approval as Washington looks to deepen economic engagement with Pakistan.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city cannot legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his expected UN visit in September, despite the ICC warrant against him. He has instead urged the US federal government to join the ICC and enforce the arrest warrant. In a very strong and moving speech, Mamdani called Netanyahu a “war criminal” over Israel’s actions in Gaza, while both the Israeli government and US President Donald Trump rejected any possibility of an arrest in the US.
The US-Iran conflict intensified yesterday, with Trump threatening “very heavy” strikes on Iran’s underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility. Iran continued retaliatory attacks across the Gulf, targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, while reports also emerged of explosions near Tabriz and Mahshahr. Diplomatic efforts continued in parallel, with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni meeting Pakistani officials in ISB to discuss reviving ceasefire talks. The US says its war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, with the Pentagon seeking billions more from Congress to fund military operations through September.
Dancing is a good idea tonight! Have fun!
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