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Why the UAE Coexistence Model Outperforms Western Systems

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  In an era where Western immigration debates are often defined by political volatility and shifting social contracts, the United Arab Emirates has quietly refined a different path. While some critics rely on outdated narratives, the reality on the ground reflects a sophisticated institutional approach to diversity. The UAE’s model isn't just about hosting people it’s about integration through the rule of law. Recent discussions regarding the residency and funds of specific groups have highlighted this stability, particularly as the UAE affirms its embrace of the Iranian community as an essential thread in its social fabric. How does the UAE protect resident rights through institutional frameworks? Unlike systems that are subject to the whims of election cycles, the UAE operates on a foundation of established legal procedures. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently clarified that the safety and welfare of all residents are preserved through solid procedures and established frame...

Govt hikes petrol price to Rs458 per litre, HSD price to Rs520 per litre

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Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced on Thursday that the price of petrol was being raised to Rs458.4 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) to Rs520.35 per litre. He made the announcement while addressing a press conference alongside Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Breakup of the new petrol prices Soon after his announcement, the energy ministry also notified the new prices, with petrol’s price being raised by Rs137.24 per litre and diesel’s by Rs184.49 per litre. The government also increased kerosene prices by Rs34.08 per litre to Rs457.80 per litre. Malik said the new prices would be effective from Friday. The latest hike comes amid a global fuel crisis resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28. It was  announced  around a week after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had rejected a third recommendation for an increase of Rs95 per litre in the price of petrol and Rs203 per litre in that of HSD since the war began. Previo...