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Cluster Head Reckitt Sub Saharan Africa | Ex CEO Reckitt Pak, Ex CEO Reckitt KSA, Reckitt Iran| Purpose Driven | Tech Led | Personal Ac

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1 year
Every year 15th Oct, is celebrated as #GlobalHandWashingDay to remind the world the importance of hand hygiene for health. At Reckitt, we firmly believe that clean hands are critical for good hygiene, and it is attainable for everyone. Just as pivotal in the first step of this
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After Pakistan won the registration of pink salt based on geographical indication, manufacturers & brand owners now have to mention the registered origin of product ie Pakistan
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I loved this #Mortein placement
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Listening to @ImranKhanPTI the one true leader ♥️🇵🇰 #istandwithikforever ..
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There are celebrities & then there is our fav @mshaanshahid ! Always a delight to connect. Great to see u back.
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Mortein kick starts its production in Pakistan, with the state of the art facilities by partnering with NIMIR, one of the leading industrial groups in Pakistan. With the facilities in place we expect to export to 19 countries in the coming year. Personally a great feeling.
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Emirates airlines roughly made a top line of $32b with $3b net profit. It takes a vision, a lot of discipline & a lot of resilience to become one of the world’s best in 38 years. Today the airline employees +100k ppl, operate +250 wide body aircrafts. Credit goes to the
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I spent few days in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. What surprised me most was that Karachi has become cleaner & greener vs last year. I noticed new buses (finally) at par with the rest of the developed world. I also noticed DHA dug out as always but this time it seems like it’s
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3 years
We are pleased to welcome Kate Henshaw as official Brand Ambassador for Mortein Nigeria. @HenshawKate
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3 years
To all the doors that closed on us, we are coming back to buy the whole building. #t20worldcup2021
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This is newly opened Padma bridge in Bangladesh. This bridge alone is expected to add 1.25% to GDP through better connectivity that will lift 21 districts & connect them to centre. This is part of BD’s Vision 2041 to become a “large income country”. This 6-7km long bridge is a
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5 years
Success is never owned, it’s rented and the rent is due everyday.
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4 years
VELO is a tobacco driven nicotine brand which can be used by putting a single pouch between the gum & lip – allowing the nicotine to be absorbed through gums. Should it be endorsed by celebrities
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2 years
اگر آپ یہ سوچ رہے ہیں کے کراچی کے حالات ٹھیک ہو جائیں گے تو یہ آپ کا مثلہ ہے کراچی کا پرابلم نہیں ہے !
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4 years
I had to send our family driver to Islamabad to drive my parents on a short notice. He booked his air ticket online, paid through digital wallet, showed the ticket to the staff through his gmail & got boarding card, booked a cab online & updated me through WhatsApp.
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5 years
The super talented Shan, not only a great actor but a man with a very strong perspective on how he would like the Pakistan film industry to grow. Looking forward to some amazing projects together. @Faisalwaheed_fw
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Proud moment ! Son gets a gold.
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5 years
The rookie cable operators continue to power our homes & offices with internet &TV. They need help.Govt needs to regulate this, bring in investors who could build the city’s underground cable transmission infrastructure. A one duct for power, cable,internet. Charge one time fee.
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The beautiful Avari Towers Karachi with its very descent staff & efficient service is one of my favourites. It was opened at this location when I was a kid in the city. I saw it in its glamour in late 80s & early 90s. When I first started working at Unilever, a building next
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6 years
If u r wondering which Pakistani movie to watch this week, pick #LoadWedding ! Very refreshing. I loved the colours, songs, very relatable characters, the small town setting,...
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@DrGauravGarg4 Thank you for your kind words. He is truly an inspiration. What has Javelin got to do with “Mian Channu”? What are the odds to become a world champion in a sport which nobody knows about in the country. Where would you buy Javelin from? Where would you find a 120m empty ground to
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106 Dengue cases from 1st Jan - 12th Feb in #Pakistan ie in a very cold winter period. Dengue / Malaria peaks in mid March till mid April.
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4 years
There are days when u feel accomplished.
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2 years
Henry Kissinger — 'It is not a matter of what is true that counts, but a matter of what is perceived to be true.'
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5 years
When women of #Pakistan decide to claim their public space the men will come out in full support. It's never about one vs the other. It's a out inclusiveness. #WomenOnWheels #BuildHerUp #IWD2020 #EachforEqual
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Few yrs back at #RBPakistan v made a pledge to DEVELOP ATTRACT RETAIN & ENGAGE (DARE) female talent. Today,I can proudly say,Pakistani women who joined us few yrs back ve not only progressed in Pak but r now excelling in their careers across RB off. inUS,Canada,ME,Africa&FarEast.
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3 years
Olumide Ibikunle is a young leader in our team working in Lagos. He is one eg of how the youth at Reckitt is truly embracing the idea of driving business with purpose. He will be representing Reckitt Africa at @OneYoungWorld summit to be held in Munich. Here is what he has to say
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2 years
Happy birthday to the one and only dear @mshaanshahid 🎂🎈🥳 ! I hope you have a wonderful day today & the year ahead is full of many blessings. God bless u.
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1 year
One Pakistani brand story that is very inspiring is Aga Khan Hospital which started as Maternity Home in 1924 in Kharadar, Karachi has now got presence across Central Asia & East Africa. AKHS operates 14 hospitals and medical centres, as well as 375+ health centres, diagnostic
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2 years
So as overseas Pakistanis, have we been disenfranchised? Perhaps they are only needed for Roshan Digital accounts.
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@FrontlineKamran Karan Thapar is one of the most respectable name in independent journalism. He has interviewed many of our head of governments and head of state from Benazir Bhutto to Pervez Musharraf. He is also known for giving a tough time to PM Modi in an interview after the Gujrat riots.
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1 year
@asemota I believe every country has a “trading / business community” which plays a catalyst role in driving country’s economy. It’s a skill, it’s an attitude that gets passed on generations after generations before the community becomes a brand. In Uganda, during Idi Amin’s regime, he
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5 years
Gender gap report suggests that it will take 200 yrs at this pace to get to gender parity. Hence at #RBPakistan we decided we need to do more. So we made a pledge to work on a roadmap to employee 50% female field team in 4 yrs time by working closely with @FoundationSufi
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Akbar Ali Shah
3 years
I spotted a Pakistan Cricket Team fan in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, a country thousands of miles away who doesn’t even play cricket.
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3 years
It’s never easy to let go off especially a roaring business, a fantastic team and a country u love the most. As all good things come to an end so has my stint in Pak. I look forward to my next innings with Reckitt in Africa where I will be responsible for Sub Sahara cluster.
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1 year
These three sniffing dogs have retired today from 8 years of active service in Punjab Police. What a pleasant sight to watch. They will now be sheltered & adopted. Thank you for your service Tigers !! #JFKAnimalRescueandShelter @SalmanSufi7 commendable effort by
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4 years
Digital transformation is really going to grassroots. My 30 yr old driver is digitally more savvy & far more efficient & productive than half of my older friends & family members.
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3 years
Africa region bears 90% of the Global Malaria burden & 91% malaria deaths worldwide. #Nigeria being the most populated African country accounts for a 24% of global deaths. Today on a #WorldMalariaDay2021 we joined forces with #Ogun State Govt, Nigeria to fight this together.
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4 years
Breastfeeding pods at multiple locations at Lahore airport. Hats off to UNICEF, Ministry of Primary & Secondary Health (GoP), CAA and Integrated Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child Health & Nutrition Program.
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1 year
@TheRealPCB I have no political affiliation but I have few words for you “Shame on you”.
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6 years
Happy to see Pakistani flag at IAD Airport, in Washington
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5 years
Khairpur produces over 450k tons of dates of over 100 varieties, 70% of Pak produce, exports some portion, fetching close to $100m. There are 20 factories, 5k traders engaged in the business employing 0.5 m workers. Over 15k women are working from their homes in processing.
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Akbar Ali Shah
4 years
Sputnik vac is now available commercially. Those who r not covered under Govt’s SinoPharm roll out plan, but feel the need to get vaccinated, can do so by getting appointments & paying for it. I encouage those who can afford, should do so & spare the tax money for vulnerable.
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1 year
@ulfateh What did exactly PIA do except to lease 2-3 aircrafts & few pilots that too 38 years back. We need to move on with our “ancestors greatness talk”. If we had remained that great PIA would have been in the leagues of Emirates in 2023. Fact check, we are not. First step is to
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Akbar Ali Shah
4 years
Engin Eltan should fire his manager. Look at Esra, she got Khaddi & Jazz, while all Eltan could get was a shady builder in Rawalpindi & a blonde from Sialkot wanted by the cops. #ertugrulinPakistan
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Akbar Ali Shah
4 years
The sunset, chai, the sound of waves, the sea breeze. Add a bit of a music and I am done.
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2 years
Spending a day in the wild. #kenya
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4 years
@umarsaif I had an interesting convo with a Dir at NADRA. I asked him about the methods for analysing data veracity. He told me he can weigh two CNICs in his hands & can tell which one was fake. It’s a long walk dr sb.
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2 years
Congo is 80X the size of #Belgium , yet Belgium colonized Congo from 1908 till 1960. 64yrs ago (1958), Belgium was still operating the "human zoo" where humans taken from Congo, wr on display for the fun of the colonial masters & their families. #AfricanStories #BeforeHumanRights
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1 year
@StatiSense Now with revised USD FX rate, Nigerian per capita is down by 40%, so back in the range of $1200 - $1400 which is more like Pakistan per capita.
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4 years
The investment will be made towards procuring PPEs, disinfecting public places, product donations, ration bags and towards creating public awareness.
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Akbar Ali Shah
3 years
Another exciting day for Reckitt #Nigeria . We won the global “Best Reckitt Market” award for 2021 out of over 60 Reckitt Companies. The ultimate accolade that every business strives for. Proud moment for my Nigerian team.
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1 year
Sometimes Pakistan can positively surprise you. Canadian visa application lead time if applied from Nigeria 616 days wait, if applied from UAE 100 days wait, if applied from Pak only 43 days wait. #PakistanZindabad
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I just came to Lahore from Islamabad. I didn’t see any containers, stops, checkpost, rallies, except, while entering motorway from Islamabad I saw 50 cops on a standby & on the Mall in Lahore that too 3 cops who let me go while I saw 4 dozen youngsters gathered at one signal.
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5 years
The beautiful Flag Staff House, once the official residence of the founder of the country. It’s still well maintained and open for tourists. #Karachi
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If you are missing out on good news today, check @SalmanSufi7 women on wheels initiative which he started +8 years back with a vision to provide access to mobility & a tool to empower women across the country. It’s a such a big idea that alone can transform the economic &
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4 years
Taking flight lesson for Cessna172R at SkyWings. Taking off in 30 mins from Isphani Hangar.
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We r all blessed that we ve decent toilets at home, unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood.Its the public toilets that is our biggest challenge. Today through #SaafBaath launch we have tried to bring the discussion into key circles & started a movement. #HarpicPakistan
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For your next Space, Mars kind of original series, consider Balochistan. It’s bigger than Nevada & still unexplored @NetflixFilm !
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Balochistan is like an undiscovered planet. A compete planet in it’s own. Video credit: Wasif
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3 years
Nigerian film industry is to Africa what Egyptian movies r to the Arab world.
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5 years
Looking forward to some great work.
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3 years
What a powerhouse here ! 👏
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4 years
It was great to finally meet in person & host @umarsaif at RB office this week. Just 14 weeks back, when we got a sneak peek into Survey Auto’s tech, we could instantly see how our brands purpose together with SA’s tech can create shared success for both org.
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@Asma_Jahangir It’s the Govt’s loss. I have worked with Salman & his team. They changed my perception of working with the public sector. I had found them fully committed, operating with a very lean structure, big & radical transformational ideas & used to work with speed & excellence.
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Pakistan gained 150k sq km additional seabed in March 2015. An old claim which was finally recognized by the UN granting & acknowledging Pak’s new maritime boundaries. The green Economic Zone of 240k square Km was always Pakistani waters, the blue marked area almost 150k sq KM is
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4 years
Happy Naurouz to everyone celebrating. Happy new year to all my persian friends.
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I wear a mask 😷 in public. I want u to know that I respect u & that I could be asymptomatic & pass you the virus. No, I don't "live in fear" of the virus, I just want to be part of the solution & not the problem. It doesn’t make me weak, scared or stupid. Let’s be courteous.
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The building which was once #Karachi ’s Town Hall, even after 170 yrs still standing tall
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@rwac48 Salute from Pak to the professionalism and magnanimity of the officer who wrote this and to Gen Pang for tweeting it.
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2 years
If u find ur job stressful & u ve made adequate financial provision, early retirement might indeed be the healthy option. There are, after all, no prizes for being the richest person in the graveyard.
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3 years
Welcome to Nigeria ! What did u bring for me sir? asked the Nigerian Customs Officer. “Lots of blessings” I replied.
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2 years
I would say 2, unless it’s a mango party :-)
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Pakistani friends, a 🔥 question for tonight: how many mangoes is considered acceptable to eat in one sitting? Asking for a friend. ❤️ 🥭 @EUPakistan
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Workout for an hour or two is such a big enabler for me to manage work/ life stress. It gives tremendous energy & positive vibes. Visiting a gym or a going for a walk is like accessing a spiritual power house from which one can draw unlimited energy. Does it work for u as well?
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1 year
Pakistan has the world’s highest ratio of diabetes ie 31%. Are we too lazy & eating all the wrong food? Something we are doing very wrong.
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Dr Ishrat had always been a mentor to me. Truly a transformational leader. Not many may know, he was once a Resident Director World Bank in Nigeria. I got the opportunity to see him yesterday at his daughter’s residence in Abuja, Nigeria, where he is spending some quality time.
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#CleanGreenPakistan #Harpic on a mission to provide access to clean toilets #PakistanRailways @aminattock ⁩ ⁦ @ShkhRasheed
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2 years
This gentleman serving the passengers on the Air New Zealand flight is Greg Foran and he is the CEO of Air New Zealand.
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Today RB announced a commitment to have 50:50 gender equality across all management levels globally by 2030. This is huge commitment & very daring one straight from the Global CEO.
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4 years
When they say I know someone who can do it cheaper.
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5 years
Most grocery stores, markets are closed in Karachi with very little footfall on the street. Karachiites have listened to the Govt & r exercising #SocialDistanacing . We need to think how to continue the supplies of essential items at door steps. @HumMartcom @darazpk
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@amankiasha_1 You should check this. Our tradition of celebrating India - Pak Independence Day together in Dubai. We have been doing this for over a decade now. Pls note we cut each other’s cake :-)
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@yodifiji The PCR test is costing $122 in Lagos vs $40 in Dubai, $30 in Pakistan. Nobody will voluntarily go for diagnosis with such high testing rates. These should be price capped.
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@AliHZaidiPTI There was no need to mention NBCD. It just creates more confusion & panic.
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No matter how your day was, the sunset can make the ending beautiful.
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@SalmanSufi7 It should set a precedent. No tolerance under any pretext.
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3 years
Covid compliant 42nd birthday ! Thank you Reckitt Pakistan team for remembering & Reckitt Sub Saharan African team for letting me cut short the meeting. Very nice sea breeze very refreshing. Thank u for all the wishes🙏
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@sauravnagar0404 @stats_feed Patriotism is a very different kind of feeling. Only half of Nigerians are willing to fight for their country that is same as Americans. While almost everyone is ready to defend their country in Pak. What is the glue? Can’t be religion otherwise Iran & KSA would have been on the
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@BishopAzadM Congratulations & well done to Maj Gen Jullion James.
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Had a great time with Dr Ishrat. Pak is lucky to have a such a legend. I was privileged to play his host this Sat in Lagos. In 2009, he asked me to form the UAE Chap of IBA Alumni. I was honoured to found it & later became its 1st President representing +400 alumni. @ibakarachi
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Getting my parents registered for AstraZeneca finally. What a relief 😅 !
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Akbar Ali Shah
4 years
The couple in the news for taking out of turn vaccine jab is my next door neighbor. Yesterday their kids along with the staff of 4, hit the ball in the street that made a small dent on my car. I sent a msg for them to reach out over a courtesy call, no response, busy with jab?
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Akbar Ali Shah
5 years
Here is a drone that can plant 100000 trees a day. They are building an army of drones that could help seed 1 bn tree in a year.
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The clouds are hovering over the city. Tomorrow afternoon we shall know how windy it gets. #CycloneTauktae #Karachi
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3 years
"It's not the titles that honour men, but men that honour titles" - Machiavelli
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6 years
This is Kabul. This region has so much potential to grow and transform. We need to reconcile, bring stability and harmony, the world will come to invest.
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On this day, 18 years back, I joined Reckitt in a different continent. Little did I know what appeared to be a job is going to be a start of very fulfilling, thrilling & enriching journey that will show me half of the world & take me to a dozen countries & cultures to work in.
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