Author: Khawar Nehal
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Karachi: The City That Runs on Bun Kebab, Solar, BBQ Smoke, Potholes, and “Koi Na”
Karachi doesn’t do small. The traffic isn’t small, the potholes aren’t small, the bills aren’t small, and the complaints aren’t small either. This is the very long, unfiltered, patched-for-today guide to Karachi’s food, nights, chaos, and everything in between — no years, just the vibe that’s been cooking for decades and still sizzling now. Karachi:…
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Faisal Mosque – Safety, Silence, and the Duty to Protect
Faisal Mosque – Safety, Silence, and the Duty to Protect By : Khawar Nehal Date : 20 April 2026 ( I am sorry for being so late in this matter ) Today I saw this video on youtube and remembered something which I remembered to talk and / or write about. I am grateful for…
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BYD Factory Fire
BYD Factory Fire – April 14, 2026 A fire broke out at a BYD facility in Shenzhen, China early yesterday morning (April 14, 2026). Here are the key details: Incident Details: Time: 2:48 a.m. local time [[9]] Location: BYD’s Pingshan facility in Shenzhen’s Pingshan District, specifically in a multi-level parking garage [[9]] Response: Emergency…
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Global Government Linux & Open-Source Initiatives: Timeline Since 1990
🌍 Global Government Linux & Open-Source Initiatives: Timeline Since 1990 Below is a comprehensive chronological list of government-led Linux/open-source software initiatives worldwide, organized by region and country. Data compiled from Wikipedia, CSIS policy datasets, and public government records [[4]][[54]][[61]]. 📊 Summary Statistics Metric Value Countries with documented initiatives 40+ Total policies/initiatives tracked 669+ (CSIS dataset,…
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France Linux & Open-Source Initiatives: Timeline Since 1990
🇫🇷 France Linux & Open-Source Initiatives: Timeline Since 1990 Below is a chronological overview of major French government, institutional, and community-led Linux/open-source initiatives from 1990 to present. 📅 Early Foundations (1990-1999) Year Initiative Description 1996 April Association Founded April (Association pour la Promotion et la Recherche en Informatique Libre) established as France’s main free software…
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China-US Bilateral Assets: 20-Year Overview (2004-2024)
China-US Bilateral Assets: 20-Year Overview (2004-2024) There is no single “total assets” figure for China-US financial ties, as the relationship spans multiple categories. Below is a breakdown of the major components based on official US Treasury, BEA, and Rhodium Group data: 🏦 China’s Holdings of US Treasury Securities (Largest Component) Year Holdings (USD Billions) Notes…
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Iran Fuel Prices in PKR (Pakistani Rupees)
🇮 Iran Fuel Prices in PKR (Pakistani Rupees) As of April 2026 ⛽ Gasoline/Petrol Prices (Three-Tier System) Iran operates a subsidized tiered pricing system for gasoline [[39]][[42]]: Tier Description Price (IRR) Price (PKR) USD Equivalent Tier 1 Subsidized Quota (60L/month) 15,000 IRR/L ₨ 3.17 $0.011 Tier 2 Above Quota 30,000 IRR/L ₨ 6.33 $0.023 Tier…
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