Umair Javed
@umairjav
sociology/political economy | op-eds @Dawn_com | @LFC fan + 🇵🇰 cricket victim
“I'm here to read Gramsci in the original language and to study the history of the workers' movement.” Sócrates announces his transfer to Italy's Fiorentina team.
“One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” — Omar El Akkad
A joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
25 mins of pre-season in can declare Wirtz is Coutinho + Firmino
Really insightful from @IliasAlami on where Global South countries are today vs what a more transformational strategy would take
An exaggerated relief map of flood-hit DHA Phase V in Isb/Rwp that shows how its development cut through Soan River's natural drainage channels. Large portions of the society lie within & obstruct the rivers drainage pathways & thus remain at high risk for future floods.
Great Amr Adly piece on Egypt's external debt crisis with a lot of parallels for Pakistan's case. aucegypt0.sharepoint.com/sites/document…
Surreal to see a proper barclays man in this role. Watched him a fair bit growing up
Nolberto Solano will take charge of both Pakistan’s 🇵🇰 senior men’s team and the U23 side as head coach.
Everyone has an occupation/credential except that one lady who’s a full-time Friedmanite Libertarian.
🚨🚨 Announcement 🚨🚨 Not even a week left for the 2nd Libertarian Summit in Mumbai on 26th July 2025. Last few spots remain. Register now. Dont wait. Window closing. 👇👇 lu.ma/7aktnzyx
Terrific photograph
The book mentions a long list of debts. I only want to mention here the last major generosity: Praveen Jain, who allowed me to use his stunningly beautiful image from the signing of the Lahore Declaration on 22 Feb 1999, in what may well have been Vajpayee's finest day in office.
Mohali DRS
What's a conspiracy theory you believe with your whole heart?