girlfreddy

u/girlfreddy@lemmy.ca
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You know what could have stopped this? Banning the sale of disposable vapes instead of banning RTAs and RDAs (rebuildable tank and drip atomizers).

I'd really be interested in finding out the financial investments of the medical people who set up the restrictions and bans in the first place because I bet somebody had their fingers in that insider-information pie.

Why is this happening?

The deportations come amid a broader cooling of ties between the UAE and Pakistan. Abu Dhabi recently demanded early repayment of a $3.5 billion financial support package, a move seen by observers as a sign of growing frustration with Islamabad.

At the same time, Pakistan’s evolving geopolitical positioning, including its engagement with Iran and perceived lack of strong response to regional tensions, has added to the unease.

In contrast, the UAE has been strengthening ties with India, deepening cooperation in trade, investment, and security. This shift highlights a recalibration of regional priorities that appears to be leaving Pakistan increasingly isolated.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/uae-deports-15-000-pakistanis-amid-crackdown-islamabad-s-silence-raises-questions-report-article-13909587.html

I lived in T'Bay while attending university. Trust me when I say it is one of the most racist cities I've ever lived in (I've lived in cities and small towns from Ontario to BC).

For a time I volunteer with with a service dedicated to helping street people and sometimes drove people to appointments, etc where I saw how medical staff treated unhoused and poor people ... esp First Nations and Inuit.

I also saw how the community and police services treated the multiple deaths of First Nations people. Cops did lazy investigations, rarely if ever charging anyone.