#private ari interations

[ask-philgraves]

If your last name was money, would you say here comes the money shot? ☺️

That's classified Private.

... There's a 75% chance I would do it just for the shits and giggles.

[ask-philgraves]

Easy.

I'm not a genocidal maniac who's xenophobic, queerphobic, racist, misogynistic rapist, nor orange with a horse hair comb over.

@ask-philgraves

[northopalshore]

Northopalshore's

24/25 Solar Return

Observations

It's my birthday! (21 dec), I thought about writing predictions for myself based on my SRC every year just as a marker that the year is ending & a new one will commence shortly. Are you finally the person you've been striving to be?

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𝄞 Capricorn rising (17°)

I'll be busy this year, focused on my work and goals. I'll aim to be very productive this year! To be more responsible & act more mature. Taking in a lot of responsibilities. Though, with that Leo degree I may be gaining a lot of attention for my work or competence. An "examplary" character.

𝄞 Pluto (0°) & venus (15°) in 1st H aquarius

Another glow up! I could lose a lot of visible weight this year, and I could refine my aesthetics or perfect my makeup as well. Since they're in aquarius, it's likely I'll be standing out with the way I look or dress this year. I've been really itching to get a tattoo too. I don't give a fuck that we aren't supposed to lol.

𝄞 Aquarius 2nd H, Saturn in 2nd H/Uranus in 4th H

Venus aquarius (gemini) square uranus Taurus (aquarius °)

• unusual spending habits (i.e being very stingy with something yet spending a lot on other stuff)

• finances could be quite unpredictable this year i.e I won't be able to expect when I need to use money/ unexpected events. I'll could earn a lot of money for something unexpected, or just work odd jobs/online, by doing something I don't usually do or have never expected to do

• stable or restrained income

• dressing differently than others around me

• people talking about how I look very 'unique'

𝄞 Venus 1st house square uranus in 5th house

An unexpected relationship? Or an unexpected love interest. I could be attracting a lot of borderline unwanted romantic attention. (Venus in aquarius squaring uranus in taurus)

𝄞 Fama (10° Capricorn), saturn (13° Aries) in 2nd H pisces

• gain more attention through aesthetics

• getting attention for care in expenses

• being frugal/ disciplined with finances

• spending/earning money on/from esoteric stuff

• hard time controlling money ʕ⁠´⁠•⁠ ⁠ᴥ⁠•̥⁠`⁠ʔ

• if I start offering my services, I might get a lot of traction/clients, but it might be more than I can handle if I don't put up any limits/restrictions

𝄞 Neptune (27° gemini) in 3rd H pisces

• talking on social media

• speaking with a dreamy gentle tone

• I might lose my train of thought quite often TT

• talking about esoteric knowledge/ metaphysical

• bursts of creative writing

𝄞 Neptune (27° gemini) trine mars in 7th house

Working on or creating art, music, writing with a partner. Could also mean learning or talking about the occult with someone closely. Could be creative projects with partners/coworkers/friends. Working well in collaborative projects.

𝄞 North node (2°taurus), chiron (19°) in 3rd H aries

• focus on communication/learning

• communication & mental fatigue

• feeling burdened by the amount of work that has to done

• feels like I have to juggle my intellect between a lot of events

•. feeling rushed with projects or events concerning writing or speaking

• having a lot of ideas, offering a service related to writing, thinking, communicating (literally signaling that I'll be starting private readings lmaoo)

𝄞 4th H in aries, mars (r) in 7th H

• living situation feels rushed, combative, competitive

• independent home life, living alone, switching housemates

• arguments amongst the people I live with, being outside more often

• visits to a significant person (?), constant moving around

• visiting people I work with /clubs/organizations a lot & being at home less

• reflecting approach to relationships

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𝄞 Uranus retrograde (23° Aquarius) in 5th H taurus

• rethinking what brings excitement to me

• thinking of picking up strange hobbies

• unexpected love interests

𝄞 Jupiter retrograde (14°taurus) in 5th H gemini

• reshaping what truly brings value and joy especially in love life, being more careful with love interests

• getting a lot of new experiences

𝄞 6th H gemini, mercury in 11th H:

• making a lot of new friends online

• popularity amongst coworkers

• gaining a lot of diverse friends

• doing daily activities w friends

• talking a lot during work

• creative collaborations

• working online more, posting more

𝄞 Groom (4° cancer) retrograde in 6th H cancer

Working with future spouse but it also counts if I'm doing something related to him on a daily basis. In my case, I think I'll be writing about him but also longing for him (hah!). Longing to be next to him. Even if I meet him this year, I don't think we'll be able to spend much time face to face with eachother because of distance or work. Our routines may clash.

𝄞 Descendant in cancer (17° leo), moon in 8th H

• feeling safe & comfort within relationships

• harmonious relationships

• changes in relationships

• possible crushes, secret relationships

𝄞 Briede (8° Scorpio) in Sagittarius 11th house squaring moon (8° Scorpio) in Virgo 8th house

I could learn (realize) something quite hard about my love life (more specifically life as a wife). Perhaps it will be harder than I thought it would be. I might have to sacrifice a lot for it.

𝄞 Briede (8° scorpio) conjunct mercury in 11th house

I could be learning more about myself as a wife online, or through purchasing esoteric services. People could also gossip about me or my relationship this year. Could be online, could be my social circle as well. However, it's likely I'll just be the one yapping about the Briede (19029) asteroid/persona chart a lot next year.

𝄞 Mars (4° cancer) retrograde in 7th H leo

Getting secret admirers, my love life could be quite difficult. Perhaps my future spouse and I will be butting heads or have a few arguments. However, since it's retrograde I think rather than being mad at eachother we'll be frustrated with our situation. That is, if we do "meet".

On the other hand, it also means indirect confessions, or having to take the leadership role/compromise a lot in joint collaborative work i.e assignments.

𝄞 Mars opposite pluto in 1st house

If this concerns my FS, we could have disagreements on whether our relationship should be public or not, our relationship could also effect our images greatly whether good or bad, or both.

If not, then this means I'll be taking on more work than I'm supposed to this year, finding it difficult to let things go as is, or some group members may be rather negligent of their tasks, forcing me to decide what to do.

𝄞 7th house ruler in 8th house

A secret relationship? Something scandalous could be happening in my love life. Since it's Cancer/moon, I could be keeping a lot of my feelings about this person a secret. Our relationship could be kept a secret as well. Could be a karmic relationship.

𝄞 8th H in leo, sun in 12th H (29°leo)

• nightmares could be possible perhaps due to exhaustion

• deep introspection of self

• reshaping how I attract attention

• choosing to be alone, do my own thing

• having to keep a lot of secrets

• I might travel on my own this year

𝄞 Moon (8° Scorpio), vertex (15° gemini) in 8th H virgo

• the way I think & process emotions will be transformed

• fated transformation/death/rebirth

• feelings are more intense this year

• lots of fast, sudden, "unexpected" new beginnings

𝄞 9th H in virgo, mercury in 11th H

• travelling with friends

• travelling for studies

• documenting travels

• planning travels

• working with friends

𝄞 POF (26°Taurus) in 9th H virgo

Perhaps I'll have good luck with my assignments. I'll be very focused and lucky when it comes to my studies. I'll be very hard working, and that hard work will be paid off.

𝄞 Lilith (19° Libra) 9th H in libra

There may be some issues with traveling alone. I might have to be moving around alone a lot even if I'm not comfortable with it. There might be some disagreements or slight dissatisfaction when it comes to studies or friendships.

𝄞 10th H in libra (23°aquarius ), venus in 1st H

• harmonious work

• popularity in work

• self focused work

• attracting more attention in general

• something about my relationship/love life could be highlighted or very prominent, a relationship could be revealed as well

• being an "IT" girl

• working on social media? Doing something I've never done before, getting attention for it

𝄞 Union (24° pisces) & Juno (15° gemini) Scorpio in 10th house:

Working with future spouse. Meeting through my work..? Meeting through my blog? Lmao. Honey are you reading this?! I don't see myself working with him on his career (at least not yet), perhaps he'll be reading my posts (writing) online and not notice it's me at first. This makes the most sense to me at the moment but it's just a theory though.

Note: SRC union conjuncts my natal union, SRC Pluto conjunct natal Juno, SRC Uranus conjunct natal Briede in the 3rd house, SRC Chiron (retrograde ) conjunct natal Boda.

There seems to be something significant about my love life but it looks like I'll also be rather weary of it at first. Perhaps I'll be contemplating on what I truly need or believe about my FS, things may feel rather rushed, and I might start having second thoughts about how things will progress. I think so especially because both SRC Chiron & natal Boda are in Aries. A lot of second-guessing may occur. A lot of procrastinating for some reason.

𝄞 Vesta (24° pisces) Libra 10th house:

I'll be making a lot of new connections, friends and relationships. Most of my new friends/acquaintances are ( and will be) from different states & even countries. Our relationship will likely be very harmonious or mostly harmonious. We will share the same goal or drive. Meeting new acquaintances through my blog perhaps?

𝄞 11th house in scorio, pluto in 1st house

• posting more online

• being more popular online

• transforming online identity

• transformation social circles

Something shocking about me could be revealed to my close circles, or even on my blog. The blog might come under scrutiny this year as well, with people suddenly flocking in to either disagree with my posts or just people looking into my blog more (usually with an intent to dig some dirt or information about me). This could also cause a lot of discomfort or discourse trying to continue something I've been doing or even cause a shift in the way I approach something.

• could be related to my face reveal hoho

𝄞 12th H in Sagittarius, jupiter retrograde in 5th H

Education being draining or tiring. I could be rather burdened by school work or assignments, perhaps I'll be doing most of my work alone or may not truly feel connected to my work. Uni life will grant me a lot of opportunities to do things I wouldn't normally do. Perhaps I'll have a lot of fun doing assignments & learn to love my life here.

I'm also really close to the capital city of my country so I'll be able to go to many, manyy events in & out of uni on my own. Since it's in retrograde it's still going to be quite overwhelming. A little bit of a culture shock for me as well.

𝄞 Boda (24° ) conjunct Eros (26°) in 12th H Sagittarius

• thinking/dreaming of marriage feeling more connected to the future, being more laid back about love, marriage, and connections, going with the flow

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Thank you for reading ily!! ♡

@northopalshore

@northopalshore SRC 2024 all rights reserved.

[rubyfruitnb]

One Train’s Survival Depends on the Other Derailed: After Susan Mitchell

James Allen Hall 

In a bar in Chicago like a bar in New York, the anthems hang in the jukebox air: I Will Survive, Maybe This Time,

the bartender’s nipple ring catching the discoball’s shrapnel light,on a night which begins in wan November, dancing

with a chestnut-haired Aries, the scorch of us hurtling like a train I want to step in front of. He takes my hand when we leave the bar,

we walk a greasy sidewalk to a private courtyard, he kisses me and the world goes magnolia, quick white flash back

to the garden I hid in as a boy, interred in a noiseless mangle,the tree’s opalescent sepals masking my upturned face

as I imagine a real life GI Joe come to the rescue, smiling down into the plot, shovel in hand. He kisses me on a night

so rinsed in purity it begs for its own ending.The night’s begging lodged in me. We’re parallel trains

lurching forward, jaunting windows jaggedly aligned.Don’t love the train, it craves to be emptied.

When we part, a February starfield blooming above us in the dead of winter, he’s wiping the kiss off his lips.

Don’t miss me, he says, hailing a cab, paying the driver,saying goodbye with a sterile hug. I miss the stars, which had leaned in close. In November, I could die happy, his saliva drying on my neck, the breeze

violining its song along the sloped avenue.The song expires on the radio of an overheated car

speeding eastward into the night after the secret courtyard,after the snow lowered its gentle hammer on the skulls

of lovers, the night I know in my sudden blood I am going to kill myself. Don’t miss me,

the discoball moon says to the lake. Don’t miss me says a boy to the plastic partition, the snow melting

down his face in tracks, in February, on a night stricken at last of starlight, shocked dumb,

night with its shovel and its covering dark.

[emma-whoisleft]

GENERAL INFORMATION ➤

Full Legal Name: Emma Esmé Vanity

Emma = “Whole, universal”

Esmé = “Esteemed, loved”

Vanity = “Excessive pride in or admiration for oneself”

Nickname(s): n/a and don’t even try it Age: 18 Gender & Pronouns: cisgender female; she/her Sexuality: Greyromantic and bisexual with an outward preference for men driven by her traditional values and life plans. Date of Birth: March 27th Horoscope: Aries

Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident, blunt, passionate

Weaknesses: Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive

Likes: Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challeng individual sports

Dislikes: Inactivity, delays, work that does not use one’s talents

Hogwarts House: Slytherin Nationality: English on her father’s side; a quarter Moroccan via her mother’s. Emma grew up just outside Yorkshire and is very vocally proud of the region, flawed accents and all. 

Occupation:

Emma is currently a student, but she has big plans for her future and no doubt that she’ll be able to accomplish them — which isn’t a surprise to anyone who’s ever met her. Not many seventeen year olds purchase, renovate and successfully run a Quidditch camp as a summer project, and very few others have done simultaneous Ministry internships. 

Ultimately, Emma wants to work at the Ministry of Magic’s Department of Magical Games and Sports. This is made easier by the fact that her father is the Vice Head of the department and her godfather is the Head, but she genuinely wants to build her career upon her own merits. She plans to start as a Junior Regulations Analyst with a seat on the International Event Coordination team. Her goals are currently to change the relationship the Ministry has with corporate sponsors and private companies to increase the funding ceiling and strengthen key partnerships.

Then, within five years, her goal is to create her own, new position (Executive Liaison, final title pending!). Through that, she believes she would run her own staff as a department-within-a-department and be the official point of contact for team owners, sponsors, donors, private partner companies – such as her camp and similar programs – and key suppliers of equipment, uniforms, brooms, balls, etcetera. 

She plans to use whatever downtown is leftover to work on the Department’s overall public relations strategy and inter-Ministry reputation.

Summarized in One Word: Headstrong

APPEARANCE ➤

Faceclaim: Phoebe Tonkin  Height: 5′4″ Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Noticeable Features: Resting bitch face, and the ability to instill a primal fear in someone with nary a glance. 

Typical Outfit or General Fashion Sense: Emma is usually dressed for capital-B Business. her wardrobe consists of black, grey and other neutrals and she opts for simple lines, minimalist looks and the simple intimidation of clear wealth. Streamlined, with hints to reclaimed masculinity; she has more blazers than any eighteen year old should, but she can seriously rock a little black dress, too. 

HISTORY ➤

Hometown:

The Vanity family has always have a longstanding history of residing in the North Country of England, on the outskirts of Yorkshire and the Humber. Although grand in scale like most pureblood manors, the inside of the estate is considerably warmer; it features dark-paneled wood instead of marble and walls painted in warmer hues than one might normally see. The untouchable artifacts that one might find in other homes have largely been replaced with Quidditch memorabilia, family photos, and bookshelves.

There is a grande ballroom for throwing events and the foyer is invariably pristine, but the layout contains several dens stocked with comfortable couches, ever-burning fireplaces, and shelves of whiskeys and wines brought up from storage in the basement. Everything is sleek and kept up to a standard of perfection, but the family and all those who lived there before them worked hard to ensure that the place seemed approachable to newcomers. Charms ensure that the house always smells of sharp vanilla, burning wood, and pine.

The grounds feature a lake surrounded by willow trees and a trail that leads through a hedge maze into what used to be a prized garden and have since become home to a miniature Quidditch pitch used by Emma as a child learning to fly; the hoops now stand only as tall as she is, but it remains there as a tribute as the flowers grow back around them.

The home is conveniently located only two miles from the practice grounds of the Appleby Arrows, the former team of Eoin Vanity and a family favorite for the last eight generations.

Financial Status: Upper class Spoken Languages: English, and a little bit of German. Enough to have a conversation, but not enough to consider herself fluent. She’s working on some Arabic, having taken an interest for Antonin and Tazie’s sake.  Dream Job: Decision maker of the entire world Bad Habits: Emma will tell anyone who asks that she has none...because of course she will. What she means by this, however, is that she has no "traditional vices” like smoking or drinking. Bad habits, though, she has plenty. Despite holding herself to a strict schedule, she is late for nearly everything. She is also a bit of a packrat; her bag is filled at all times with disorganized papers and lists that make perfect sense to her, and that she won’t just get rid of on the off chance she one day needs them again. She’s also a fairly close-minded person. She’s not curious and prefers to stick to what, who and where she knows best. 

FAMILY BACKGROUND ➤

Mother: Yvette Vanity Father: Eoin Vanity (neé Shaper) Sibling(s): n/a Pet(s): n/a Cousin(s): Amycus and Alecto Carrow (second cousins) 

MAGICAL ABILITIES ➤

Wand: Alder, 9 ¼ inches, mermaid hair core, inflexible. Information on the core can be found here [x] and here [x]

Patronus (and which memory they’re currently using to cast a patronus if they can, or which one they’d use if they could): 

Although she has not yet been successful in casting it, Emma’s patronus would take the form of a camel. Camels are symbolic of perseverance and stamina. People with this patronus are often superbly adapted to their own situation and personal element, but clumsy or inflexible in situations that are unfamiliar. The camel is a symbol of a strong work ethic and a stubborn attitude. While those with a camel patronus are often short tempered with small annoyances, they have almost limitless patience for life’s most difficult hurdles.

Eventually, Emma will use the memory of holding her firstborn son Gus in her arms to cast the most successful patronus she’s ever been personally capable of. For now, her selections oscillate between Quidditch Cup wins, opening day of her camp and her New Years Eve vacation to Russia with Lucinda. 

Boggart: An oversized, string-bound marionette doll. At face value, it is a very real fear of hers: dolls have caused the hairs on the back of her neck to stand up since she was a child. Even as a little girl who had not yet discovered the joys of Quidditch, Emma wouldn’t allow dolls of any sort to be allowed in her playroom– including, to the dismay of her mother, the collection of Victorian-era china dolls that she was supposed to take under her wing. On a deeper level, however, the boggart represents so much more: the fear of not being in control of her actions, of being a puppet of her family, of everything in her life coming with strings attached. 

OWLS: Ancient Runes, History of Magic, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, Potions, Arithmancy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures NEWTS: Transfiguration (A), Arithmancy (E), Herbology (E), Defense Against the Dark Arts (E); Charms (E); History of Magic (O); Potions (INCOMPLETE)

What Kind of Magic do They Excel at: (OOC NOTE, this ended up becoming more of a pro/con thing than an ‘excel’ thing, but I like it so I’m keeping it oop)

Emma’s grades have always been stable and in the mid-range. However, she’s always known that her career path leads through to the world of sports somehow and that knowledge is enough to bolster her through any lower points in her academic career. 

Nonverbal spells are Emma’s specialty, as she has never been one to show her cards and depends on the elements of mystery and surprise when she’s looking to make an impact. She is heavily guarded when it comes to her arsenal, and so she stared making nonverbal spell-casting a priority. Her constant need for control over situations has lead to her holding her wand too tightly; it makes her wrist movements less fluid than they should be. 

Along those same times, the type of magic she is most gifted at is defensive magic, an interest that’s only increased in the current political climate. She can pull a shield, she can deflect, she can make herself a smaller and less easily seen target. It’s not about winning for her; it’s about surviving, just knuckling down and making sure that the crossfire doesn’t decimate her. These spells being largely nonverbal is an added boon for her safety; they draw less attention and can’t be as easily combatted. 

Personality wise, Emma is abrasive and that’s a quality that has carried over into her magic; when she tries spells, they are a bit harsher than intended. For instance, she knows a thing or two about first aid spells but if she had to heal a teammate’s broken nose on the pitch, there would be more of a crack to it—and, likely, leftover bruising—than if anyone else had tried.

Outside of dueling/magic situations, when Emma is on the offense, she prefers to do it through soft influence: with her words, with her power over people, through other channels other than violence. She knows her limits as well as the limits of others, and she’s never been able to stomach using violent magic against someone else…not that she’s ever tried, to date.

If she ever did have to make a show of physical power, her years on the Quidditch pitch have given her a predisposition to do it with actual physicality, not her wand. She has no problem smacking an unwelcome hand away or giving a well-placed shove. 

In terms of subjects she does NOT excel at, Emma is terrible at cooking and by that same logic she is terrible at potions. She doesn’t have the precision, intuition, or gentle touch for the subject. 

PSYCHOLOGY ➤

MB Type: The Logistician

Few personality types are as practical and dedicated as Logisticians. Known for their reliability and hard work, Logisticians are good at creating and maintaining a secure and stable environment for themselves and their loved ones. 

Yet Logisticians can be easily tripped up in areas where their practical and methodical approach are more of a liability than an asset. Whether it is finding (or keeping) a partner, learning to relax or improvise, reaching dazzling heights on the career ladder, or managing their workload.

As parents, people with the Logistician personality type are often the most comfortable. Their sense of responsibility and honor blends well with a tradition that has been in place since time immemorial: to raise one’s children to be respected, contributing members of home and society. As with most commitments, Logisticians do not take their roles as parents lightly, and will make it their work to ensure that this tradition is upheld to the highest standard.

Logisticians approach relationships, as with most things, from a rational perspective, looking for compatibility and the mutual satisfaction of daily and long-term needs. Blind dates and random hookups are not Logisticians’ preferred methods for finding potential partners. The risk and unpredictability of these situations has Logisticians’ alarm bells ringing, and being dragged out for a night of dancing at the club just isn’t going to happen. 

Logistician friends are not spontaneous. They are not talkative, or particularly playful in their affection. What Logistician friends are is loyal, trustworthy, honorable and dependable. Logisticians are a very methodical personality type, and this loyalty isn’t given away lightly. Often slow to make friends, Logisticians usually end up with a smaller circle, but they consider that circle to represent a promise to be there for the people they care about, and Logisticians’ promises are not easily broken.

When it comes to the workplace, Logisticians are almost a stereotype for the classic hard-working, dutiful employee. In all positions, the Logistician personality type seeks structure, clearly defined rules, and respect for authority and hierarchy. Responsibilities aren’t burdens to Logisticians, they are the trust that has been placed in them, an opportunity to prove once again that they are the right person for the job.

Enneagram: ISTJ [read more]

ISTJs are responsible organizers, driven to create and enforce order within systems and institutions. They are neat and orderly, inside and out, and tend to have a procedure for everything they do. Reliable and dutiful, ISTJs want to uphold tradition and follow regulations.

ISTJs are steady, productive contributors. Although they are Introverted, ISTJs are rarely isolated; typical ISTJs know just where they belong in life, and want to understand how they can participate in established organizations and systems. They concern themselves with maintaining the social order and making sure that standards are met.

+ Perseverance + Planning + Detail Orientation – Stubbornness – Tactlessness – Resistance to change

Moral Alignment: Lawful Neutral 

Archetype:

45% Athlete - The Athlete's focus and drive are unparalleled. Staying healthy and being fit are paramount to them (as for winning, that doesn't hurt, either).

44% Royal - When the Royal walks into a room, they command attention. They are the one in charge, and they enjoy reaping the rewards of their hard work.

11% Intellectual - The Intellectual is the ultimate dinner-party guest. Engaging questions and thoughtful debate are their trademarks.

Temperament: Choleric

[princesselyonbrown]

Elyon Brown // Astrology 101

Birthday: April 4, 2001

Sign: Aries

Ascendant: Capricorn

Aries 14 34:

Follow your natural impulse. Beginning and understating situations where you feel you are in your element.

Sun in Aries 14 34:

Relentlessly learning new concepts and in discovering the real nature of people. Curiosity is the best tool for your personal growth. You consider establishing enduring relationships with only those who love, admire and respect you. Your will to straighten out your inter personal relationships is your strength and sometimes your Achilles heel.

Capricorn 23 8:

Your inner personality is often charming and gentle. Wise, straight forward and hard working character. A warm and generous heart which attracts a host of genuine friends.

Moon:

How can you be royal on a daily basis? You dream of an extraordinary private life, brilliant, filled with pleasure and nobleness. You polish the image you project of yourself because you are driven by a very keen desire to charm and to shine. You do not lose your deportment as time unfolds, lest you lose your self-esteem

[xtruss]

PAKISTAN

Prime Minister Imran Khan Promised ‘New Pakistan’ But Members of His Inner Circle Secretly Moved Millions Offshore

Leak shows a key ally tried to bypass tax authorities and political and military elites bought luxury apartments and set up shell companies.

— By Margot Gibbs and Malia Politzer

— Image: Arif Ali/AFP via Getty Images

— October 3, 2021

Imran Khan at an anti-government rally in Lahore in 2016, shortly after the Panama Papers caused uproar in Pakistan.

In 2018, Imran Khan, the Pakistani cricketing legend turned anti-corruption campaigner finally broke through.

After more than two decades in the political wilderness, the charismatic Oxford-educated media star seized on the publication of the Panama Papers, the 2016 journalistic exposé that revealed the offshore secrets of the global elite. Among the findings: The children of Pakistan’s sitting prime minister secretly owned a string of luxury London apartments.

Riding a wave of public outrage, Khan led protests around the country and a sit-in at the residence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, demanding that he step down. With the support of the military establishment, Khan propelled his reformist party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), or Pakistan Movement for Justice, past its rivals in the 2018 national elections and propelled himself into the prime minister’s office in Islamabad.

In a televised victory speech, Khan promised a new era.

“We will establish supremacy of the law,” he said. “Whoever violates the law, we will act against them. Our state institutions will be so strong that they will stop corruption. Accountability will start with me, then my ministers, and then it will go from there.”

Now leaked documents reveal that key members of Khan’s inner circle, including cabinet ministers, their families and major financial backers have secretly owned an array of companies and trusts holding millions of dollars of hidden wealth. Military leaders have been implicated as well. The documents contain no suggestion that Khan himself owns offshore companies.

Among those whose holdings have been exposed are Khan’s finance minister, Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin, and his family, and the son of Khan’s former adviser for finance and revenue, Waqar Masood Khan. The records also reveal the offshore dealings of a top PTI donor, Arif Naqvi, who is facing fraud charges in the United States.

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin gestures during a press conference. Image: Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty Images

The files show how Chaudhry Moonis Elahi, a key political ally of Imran Khan’s, planned to put the proceeds from an allegedly corrupt business deal into a secret trust, concealing them from Pakistan’s tax authorities. Elahi did not respond to ICIJ’s repeated requests for comment. Today, a family spokesman told ICIJ’s media partners that, “due to political victimisation misleading interpretations and data have been circulated in files for nefarious reasons.” He added that the family’s assets “are declared as per applicable law”.

In one of several offshore holdings involving military leaders and their families, a luxury London apartment was transferred from the son of a famous Indian movie director to the wife of a three-star general. The general told ICIJ the property purchase was disclosed and proper; his wife didn’t reply.

The revelations are part of the Pandora Papers, a new global investigation into the shadowy offshore financial system that allows multinational corporations, the rich, famous and powerful to avoid taxes and otherwise shield their wealth. The probe is based on more than 11.9 million confidential files from 14 offshore services firms leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and shared with 150 news organizations around the world.

The window into the personal finances of individual Pakistani generals is especially rare and provides a glimpse at how top military officers – known in Pakistan as “The Establishment” – use offshore to quietly enrich themselves while maintaining, until now, the military’s image as a bulwark against civilian corruption.

In the 48 hours leading up to the publication of the Pandora Papers, a Pakistani television station, ARY-News, reported that, “the owner of two offshore companies registered at a similar address as of Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that they were registered by him on a different address and denied any role of the premier in this regard.” The story also attributed the information to “a database of the offshore companies.”

ARY-News is not an ICIJ partner and doesn’t have access to ICIJ data.

In its reporting prior to publication, ICIJ had asked Khan about the same companies. A Khan spokesman told ICIJ that the prime minister had no link to either, adding that two houses in the same neighborhood share an address, providing a map as evidence.

The spokesman also told ARY-News that Khan denied any connection to the companies, adding that their owner “never met Imran Khan face to face and it may however be possible that they had attended an extended family function.”

The Pandora Papers investigation exposes civilian government and military leaders who have been hiding vast amounts of wealth in a country plagued by widespread poverty and tax avoidance.

The newly leaked records reveal the use of offshore services by Pakistan’s elites that rivals the findings of the Panama Papers, which led to Sharif’s downfall and helped propel Imran Khan to power three years ago.

Today, a few hours before the Pandora Papers’ publication, Khan’s spokesperson told a press conference that the prime minister, “has no offshore company but if any of his ministers [or] advisers have it will be their individual acts and they will have to be held accountable.”

An Unaccountable Military Elite

Khan’s anti-corruption rhetoric resonated in Pakistan, where the military has pointed to what it calls the corruption and ineptitude of civilian politicians to justify overthrowing democratically elected governments three times since the country’s founding in 1947.

Military autocracies have ruled Pakistan for almost half the country’s history. They have been bolstered by support from the U.S and NATO countries, which have relied on Pakistan’s support as a bulwark against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and, later, the Taliban.

The military also claims legitimacy as the nation’s protector against longtime adversary and nuclear rival India.

Over the decades, the military and its secretive spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, have repeatedly stoked anti-India animus, even at the cost of angering Pakistan’s Western allies.

Foreign policy analysts have accused the military of playing a double game, receiving billions of dollars in U.S military support while continuing to work with members of the Afghan Taliban.

One legacy of colonial rule is the military’s wealth. The military’s combined business holdings amount to Pakistan’s largest conglomerate, and it controls 12% of the country’s land. Many of the landholdings are owned by current or former senior leaders.

The Pandora Papers reveal that in 2007, the wife of Gen. Shafaat Ullah Shah, then one of Pakistan’s leading generals and a former aide to President Pervez Musharraf, acquired a $1.2 million apartment in London through a discreet offshore transaction.

The property was transferred to Gen. Shah’s wife by an offshore company owned by Akbar Asif, a wealthy businessman who has opened restaurants in London and Dubai. Asif is the son of the Indian film director K Asif. The younger Asif once met with Musharraf at London’s Dorchester Hotel to ask for an exception to Pakistan’s 40-year ban on Indian films to allow the release there of one of his father’s most acclaimed movies. Musharraf granted the exception and later lifted the ban.

The leaked documents show that Asif has owned a multimillion-dollar property portfolio through a web of offshore companies.

One of those companies, called Talah Ltd. and registered in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), was used to transfer the London apartment to Shafaat Shah’s wife. Talah bought an apartment near the Canary Wharf financial district in 2006. The next year, Asif transferred ownership of the company to Fariha Shah.

Asif’s sister, Heena Kausar, is the widow of Iqbal Mirchi, a senior figure in a leading organised crime group, D-company. Mirchi was at the time under sanction as a drug trafficker by the U.S. Before his death in 2013, Mirchi was one of India’s most wanted men.

Gen. Shah told ICIJ that the purchase of the London apartment had been made through a former army colleague then acting as a consultant to London real estate firms, not through any personal connection to Asif. Gen. Shah said the flat “was named” to his wife because “I already had properties in my name while she did not have any and to balance tax deductions.”

Shah said that his wife has never met Asif and that he met him just once, while an aide to Musharaff, when Asif briefly lobbied the president for his father’s film “in the corridors of Dorchester Hotel when he had accompanied the hairstylist, who had come to cut Mrs Musharraf’s hair.”

Insights into the private wealth of top military officers and their families are exceedingly rare; journalists who have written about the military within Pakistan have been jailed, tortured and killed.

The Pandora Papers also reveal that Raja Nadir Pervez, a retired army lieutenant colonel and former government minister, owned International Finance & Equipment Ltd, a BVI-registered company. In the leaked files, the firm is involved in machinery and related businesses in India, Thailand, Russia and China. Records show that in 2003, Pervez transferred his shares in the company to a trust that controls several offshore companies.

One of the trust’s beneficiaries is a British arms dealer. According to U.K. court documents, one of the trust’s other companies has helped broker arms sales from Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal SA to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., a state-owned Indian defense company.

While he owned International Finance & Equipment, Pervez also held several high-level positions in Pakistan’s government. He was elected to the National Assembly in 1985 and later joined Khan’s party. Pervez did not respond to reporters’ questions.

Another influential former military leader who shows up in the leaked documents is Maj. Gen. Nusrat Naeem, the ISI’s onetime director general of counterintelligence. He owned a BVI company, Afghan Oil & Gas Ltd, that was registered in 2009, shortly after his retirement. He said that the company had been set up by a friend and that he didn’t use it for any financial transactions.

Islamabad police later charged Naeem with fraud related to the attempted purchase of a steel mill for $1.7 million. The case was dropped.

The Pandora Papers also bring to light the notable offshore holdings of close relatives of three senior military figures.

Umar and Ahad Khattak, sons of the former head of Pakistan’s air force, Abbas Khattak, in 2010 registered a BVI company to invest what documents call “family business earnings” in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate.

The Khattaks did not respond to reporters’ questions.

In an example involving intergenerational wealth transfer, Shahnaz Sajjad Ahmad inherited a fortune from her father, a retired lieutenant general, through an offshore trust that owns two London apartments, purchased in 1997 and 2011 in Knightsbridge, a short walk from Harrods. She, in turn, set up a trust for her daughters in 2003 in Guernsey, a tax haven in the English Channel. Her father was a favorite of Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan, the country’s first military dictator (1958-1969). After her father retired from the army, he founded one of Pakistan’s biggest business conglomerates. Ayub Khan’s son later married into the family and sits on the boards of several of the group’s businesses.

Shahnaz did not respond to ICIJ’s requests for comment.

Taken together, the findings offer a portrait of an unaccountable military elite with extensive personal and family offshore holdings.

‘A Defining Moment’

As Pakistan’s ultimate political arbiter, the military would eventually test Imran Khan’s reformist ideals.

Born in 1952, Khan was the son of a Lahore civil engineer, and he enjoyed the privileges of Pakistan’s insular, and insulated, upper class. When the electricity failed, elites could turn on generators. If hospitals were substandard, they flew abroad for care.

“I was from that privileged class that was not affected by the general deterioration in the country,” Khan wrote in his 2011 autobiography, “Pakistan: A Personal History”.

Khan’s elite boarding school, Aitchison College, was named for the colonial administrator who founded it. Lessons were in English; boys caught speaking Urdu during school hours were fined.

The education system replicated colonial values, Khan wrote, teaching elites that they should “look upon the masses with contempt” and that “the natives were not to be trusted.”

As a young man, he befriended future leaders of Pakistan, meeting Nawaz Sharif at a cricket club, stopping by for Sunday cheese and canape parties at the Oxford University lodgings of another future Pakistani prime minister, Benazir Bhutto. He also developed a reputation as a playboy and a denizen of London’s nightclubs.

Khan played his first cricket match for Pakistan’s national team in 1971, when he was just 18, became captain at the age of 29 and, 10 years later, led the team to victory in the 1992 World Cup.

In a country passionate about cricket, Khan’s athletic feats made him a national hero – and drew the attention of politicians hoping to capitalize on his popularity. Two of the Pakistan’s military leaders – Generals Musharraf and Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq – and Sharif, the three-time civilian prime minister, invited him to join their governments. He refused them all, later declaring in his autobiography that each administration was either incompetent or corrupt.

A Pakistani driver looks on as a poster of cricketer-turned-politician, Imran Khan, is seen on his rickshaw in Rawalpindi, ahead of the 2018 general elections. Image: Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty Images

He wrote that he entered politics after the experience of building a cancer hospital in his mother’s memory in 1994 left him stunned both by the generosity of ordinary Pakistanis and the failings of their government: “I discovered how hard it was to achieve anything in Pakistan while also battling bureaucracy and corruption.”

In 1996, Khan founded the PTI party, vowing to root out corruption, address wealth inequality and break the hold of the country’s two political dynasties – those of the Bhutto and Sharif families – which he claimed ruled Pakistan like a “fiefdom.”

Among the early targets of Khan’s anti-corruption campaign was another powerful family, the Elahis, known in Pakistan as the Chaudhrys of Gujrat.

After Musharraf forcibly ousted Prime Minister Sharif in 1999, during his second term, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, a prominent political figure, organized the Pakistan Muslim League-Q to support the coup. The PML-Q, known for backing Pakistan’s military governments, remains closely aligned with the military.

Over the years Pakistan’s anti-corruption agencies have launched and dropped several investigations into his business dealings. Around 2002, Khan petitioned the national bank to investigate loans to Elahi’s company which had allegedly been written off. At one point he called him “the biggest dacoit in Punjab,” using an Urdu word for “bandit.”

Despite being a national hero and benefiting from well-funded campaigns powered by the enthusiastic support of Pakistanis abroad, Khan remained a political outsider, in part because he refused to make alliances with forces he called corrupt.

Middle-class and other reform-minded voters flocked to his 2013 campaign, waving cricket bats. And Khan gained a powerful ally: the military, then in a power struggle with both mainstream civilian factions. But the PTI gained just 35 of the 342 seats in the National Assembly that year.

Then Came The Panama Papers.

The revelations about then-Prime Minister Sharif and his family’s London real estate holdings, followed by the discovery that his oldest daughter forged documents in an attempt to cover up her ownership, played perfectly to Khan’s anti-corruption message and turbocharged his political fortunes.

“’The leaks are God-sent,” Khan said at the time. Taking stock of the impact on the country’s ruling elite a year later, he declared, “This is a defining moment in the history of Pakistan.”

Pakistan’s Supreme Court soon disqualified Sharif from office for falling short of constitutional requirements to be “truthful and trustworthy.” The ISI was involved in the investigation of Sharif. He was later sentenced to 10 years in prison on related corruption charges.

In the 2018 elections, Khan’s PTI secured a fourfold increase in National Assembly seats, bringing the party to the brink of power. Throngs of his supporters danced outside the party’s headquarters in Islamabad.

But Khan hadn’t won the outright majority and needed to form a government. Sharif and Bhutto’s parties, the target of years of his attacks, were not an option.

That left a coalition of smaller parties, led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Q, the Elahis’ party. Khan made the deal.

A Fateful Political Alliance

Since taking office, Khan has continued to deploy anti-corruption rhetoric and rail against elites who, he has said on Twitter, “come to power and plunder the country.”

But analysts say Khan has disappointed his reform-minded supporters and has become widely viewed as a figurehead. “He doesn’t have a problem with the military ruling the country while they pretend that he’s in charge,” Aqil Shah, a visiting academic at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,told ICIJ.

Khan’s spokesperson, Shabhaz Gill, told ICIJ that the “PTI believed in the separation of powers,” and the military came under the power of the executive branch of the state.

The Pandora Papers reveal that Khan has surrounded himself with people – cabinet ministers and their families, donors and other political allies – who have holdings hidden offshore.

Shaukat Tarin, Khan’s finance minister, and members of Tarin’s family, own four offshore companies. According to Tariq Fawad Malik, a financial consultant who handled the paperwork on the companies, they were set up as part of the Tarin family’s intended investment in a bank with a Saudi business. He said that, “as a mandatory prerequisite by [the] regulator, we engaged with the Central Bank of Pakistan to obtain their ’in-principle’ approval for the said strategic investment.” The deal didn’t proceed.

Tarin didn’t respond to ICIJ’s questions. In a statement issued the day of the Pandora Papers’ publication, Tarin said: “The off-shore companies mentioned were incorporated as part of the fund raising process for my Bank.”

Omer Bakhtyar, the brother of Khan’s minister for industries, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar, transferred a $1 million apartment in the Chelsea area of London to his elderly mother through an offshore company in 2018. The state anti-corruption agency has been investigating allegations that his family’s wealth inexplicably “ballooned” since Bhaktyar first became a minister in Pervez Musharaff’s government in 2004.

In a written statement to ICIJ, Makhdum Bakhtyar said that the anti-corruption agency’s investigation was founded on baseless allegations which had underestimated his family’s past wealth, and that it has so far not resulted in a formal complaint.

The son of Waqar Masood Khan, Khan’s chief adviser for finance and revenue between 2019 and 2020, co-owned a company based in the British Virgin Islands. Masood resigned in August amid a policy dispute. Khan told ICIJ that he did not know what his son’s company did. He said his son lived a modest life, and was not his financial dependent.

And Khan’s former minister for water resources, Faisal Vawda, set up an offshore company in 2012 to invest in U.K. properties, the Pandora Papers show. He resigned in March amid a controversy over his status as a dual U.S.-Pakistan national. Vawda told ICIJ that he has declared all worldwide assets held in his name to Pakistani tax authorities.

Gill, Khan’s spokesperson, said that Khan had passed an executive order requiring unelected members of his cabinet to declare their assets, in addition to the asset disclosures already required of members of the National Assembly under Pakistani law.

Khan’s financial backers are also prominent in the files.

Naqvi, the financier and major donor to Khan’s 2013 campaign, owned several offshore companies. The files show that in 2017, Naqvi transferred ownership of U.K. holdings – three luxury apartments, his country estate and a property in London’s suburbs – into an offshore trust operated by Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank declined to respond to ICIJ’s concerning the beneficiaries of the trust.

The next year, he presided over the spectacular collapse of his Dubai-based private equity firm, Abraaj Group.

U.S prosecutors charged Naqvi with engineering a $400 million fraud against Abraaj investors and this year persuaded a court to allow his extradition from the U.K. Naqvi has denied wrongdoing.

Tariq Shafi, a leading businessman and another PTI donor, held $215 million through offshore companies, the records show.

Neither Shafi nor Naqvi responded to ICIJ’s questions.

The documents offer an unusually detailed look at how a top political figure attempted to hide proceeds from an alleged misuse of public funds with the help of an elite offshore service provider.

The politician is Moonis Elahi, whose father founded the Pakistan Muslim League-Q, the party holding Khan’s fragile coalition together.

‘Several Corrupt Land Development Projects’

Scandals linked to the Elahi family have become a regular feature of Pakistani politics over the years, but have rarely resulted in legal consequences.

In 2007, for instance, authorities found that the Bank of Punjab, owned by the Elahi-led provincial government, had made a reported $608 million in unsecured loans, many to companies owned by the bank’s directors or people with political connections. When the loans went bad, the provincial government ultimately paid to bail out the bank.

In January 2016, Moonis Elahi, then a member of Punjab’s provincial legislature, met with officials at Asiaciti Trust, a financial services provider that specializes in offshore wealth management. Records show that Elahi told Asiaciti staff that he wanted to invest money from the 2007 sale of land owned by Phalia Sugar Mills, an Elahi family business.

The records show that Asiaciti officials asked Elahi about his past legal problems. He provided them with a court document clearing him of fraud charges unrelated to the Bank of Punjab scandal.

After the meeting, documents show, Asiaciti designated Elahi as a “politically exposed person” or PEP — a legal term denoting a corruption risk related to a client’s status as a public official.

Singapore’s anti-money-laundering laws require that management at professional firms like Asiaciti approve any business done with PEPs. The firms also have to establish the source of a PEP’s wealth and of the specific funds to be invested, and they have to take other steps to guard against money laundering.

Asiaciti commissioned Thomson Reuters Risk Management Solutions,a unit of the financial information giant, to conduct an “enhanced due diligence” check.

Thomson Reuters produced a 19-page report detailing allegations of Elahi’s involvement in “several corrupt land development projects,” including that he set up a fake company, fraudulently obtained loans and sold land at inflated prices to government agencies.

The report noted that the Bank of Punjab had filed a complaint with Pakistan’s anti-corruption agency against the Elahi family, alleging that under the “influence” of Moonis Elahi’s father, the bank had made an illegal loan to the buyer of the family’s Phalia Sugar Mills property.

On Feb. 15, 2016, records show, Asiaciti accepted Moonis Elahi as a client, despite the report’s findings.

Elahi provided Asiaciti with the contract from the $33.7 million Phalia Sugar Mills sale as the source of the funds he wanted to invest, records show. In other words, Elahi asked Asiaciti to invest the proceeds of an allegedly corrupt loan obtained from a state-owned bank.

The records don’t say whether Asiaciti asked about the Bank of Punjab’s allegations. The bank did not respond to questions from ICIJ’s partner, The Guardian, about the loan, including what became of its complaint the anti corruption agency, citing client confidentiality.

A spokesperson for Asiaciti said that the firm maintained a strong compliance program, and that their offices have all passed audits for anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing practices.

“However, no compliance program is infallible – and when an issue is identified, we take necessary steps with regard to the client engagement and make the appropriate notifications to regulatory agencies,” the spokesperson said.

They said that ICIJ’s reporting was based on incomplete information but declined to elaborate.

Asiaciti registered a trust in low-tax Singapore and proposed to use part of the proceeds of the Phalia Sugar deal to invest in another Punjab sugar company, RYK Mills, in which Elahi already held a stake.

The plan called for a trust to hold an investment vehicle, funded by the “sale of a sugar mill,” that would own two properties in the U.K.

But, records show, when Asiaciti advised Elahi of its legal obligation to share his “financial information with the relevant tax authorities” – in this case, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue – he balked.

Records show that Asiaciti received a phone call from Elahi. He wanted to scrap the trust.

“Moonis,” an Asiaciti manager wrote in a memo, “has concerns about the … reporting requirements.”

According to the memo, Elahi preferred to hold the investments in a U.K.-registered trust in his wife’s name; as a U.K. tax resident, she would not be subject to the same disclosure requirements.

“It appears that Moonis has no connection” to that trust, the memo says.

Less than a month after the phone call, Asiaciti prepared the paperwork to terminate Elahi’s trust. The following year, public records show, Elahi’s wife used a U.K. shell company to transfer an $8.2 million London apartment overlooking the River Thames to a woman named Mahrukh Jahangir, who then filed a U.K. Land Registry document generally used by joint owners and trustees. The transfer was not for “money or anything of monetary value,” according to public records.

A woman with the same name as Jahangir appears as a 9.4% shareholder in the RYK Mills – the business targeted as an investment in Elahi’s talks with Asiaciti. ICIJ tried to contact Jahangir for comment but did not receive a response.

Neither Elahi nor his wife disclosed ownership of the apartment or RYK assets in their official declaration of interests from 2017 as part of his candidacy to become a member of the National Assembly.

The Elahi family have ignored multiple attempts to seek comment concerning the allegations concerning the Phalia Mills sale, Moonis Elahi’s dealings with Asiaciti, or the U.K. based trust he intended to set up.

A New Minister

In April, Pakistan’s Federal Investigations Agency announced a criminal probe into price fixing in the powerful sugar industry, naming RYK Sugar Mills among the companies allegedly involved.

The industry dominates the valuable agricultural land of Punjab and is one of the biggest water users in one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. It is also among the world’s largest producers of sugarcane and uses enough water each year to fill Australia’s Sydney Harbour more than 45 times.

On Twitter, Elahi acknowledged that he “indirectly” held shares in RYK Mills, though he wasn’t involved in the company’s management.

Responding to news of the criminal probe, Khan, in a speech, called out the “sugar mafia,” which he characterized as a “powerful elite” that set itself above the rule of law and frequently sought to “blackmail the government.”

In June, Khan announced a new appointment to his cabinet: He named Moonis Elahi minister for water resources.

Additional reporting: David Conn, Shah Meer Baloch

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Milestone Realty v. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 135999, April 19, 2002]

J. Quisumbing 

Aleana’s Note: This Case establishes that tenancy relationship is not affected by the death of the tenant or the sale of the agricultural land. The Code of Agrarian Reform requires the lessor to choose, within one one from the death or permanent incapacity of the lessee, a successor-tenant from (1) the surviving spouse, (2) the eldest direct descendant by consanguinity, or (3) the next eldest descendant/s in the order of their age. Should the lessor fail to exercise his choice, the dead/incapacitated lessee will be succeeded according to the order of priority previously mentioned. The Case held that the rationale of such requirement is to provide for “continuity” in agricultural leasehold in case of death or incapacity of a party.

Facts: Carolina Zacarias was the owner of an agricultural land identified as Lot 616 of the Malinta Estate. Meanwhile, Anacleto Peña who was a tenant of the property and a holder of a Certificate of Agricultural Leasehold issued on February 23, 1982, had a house constructed on the lot. He had several children on the first marriage, among them were Emilio Peña and Celia Segovia, who also had their houses constructed on the property. On February 4, 1986, Anacleto, who was already 78 years old and a widower, married Delia Razon, then only 29 years old. On February 17, 1990, Anacleto died intestate and was survived by Delia and his children in his first marriage, including Emilio.

Emilio and Delia continued tilling and cultivating the property.

On January 22, 1992, Emilio signed a handwritten declaration that he was the tenant in the land and he was returning the landholding to Carolina Zacarias in consideration of the sum of P1,500,000 as "disturbance compensation.” After receipt of the money, he executed a "Katibayang Paglilipat ng Pag-mamay-ari."

Milestone became the owner of the adjoining lots, Lot Nos. 616 and 617 of the Malinta Estate with a total area of three hectares. Development of the property then commenced.

Delia Razon Peña filed a complaint against Emilio Peña, Carolina Zacarias with the Provincial Agrarian Reform Adjudicator (PARAD), which was amended on January 6, 1993 to implead Milestone as respondent, praying inter alia to declare as null and void the sale by Carolina to Perez and by the latter to Milestone, and to recognize and respect the tenancy of Delia.

On July 28, 1993, the PARAD rendered a decision dismissing the complaint. In the decision, the PARAD ruled that the order of preference cited in Section 9 of Republic Act 3844 is not absolute and may be disregarded for valid cause. It also took note that Emilio's two siblings have openly recognized Emilio as the legitimate successor to Anacleto's tenancy rights.

Delia Razon Peña and Raymundo Eugenio appealed from the PARAD's decision to the DARAB. On September 5, 1995, the DARAB reversed the decision of PARAD. In reversing the PARAD's decision, the DARAB noted that Carolina's affidavit did not show any categorical admission that she made her choice within the one month period except to state that "when Anacleto died, the right of the deceased was inherited by Emilio Peña" which could only mean that she recognized Emilio Peña by force of circumstance under a nebulous time frame.

Subsequently, Milestone filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the CA's decision. Said motion was denied on October 12, 1998. Hence, this petition.

Ruling: At the outset, it bears stressing that there appears to be no dispute as to tenancy relationship between Carolina Zacarias and the late Anacleto Peña. The controversy centers on who is the rightful and legal successor to Anacleto’s tenancy rights.

1st issue: Whether the CA correctly held that Delia is a successor-tenant by operation of law because Carolina failed to choose a successor-tenant within one month from the death of Anacleto. Yes.

As found by both the DARAB and the Court of Appeals, Carolina had failed to exercise her right to choose a substitute for the deceased tenant, from among those qualified, within the statutory period. No cogent reason compels us to disturb the findings of the Court of Appeals. As a general rule, findings of fact of the Court of Appeals are final and conclusive and cannot be reviewed on appeal by the Supreme Court, provided they are borne out by the record or based on substantial evidence.

Section 9 of Republic Act No. 3844 is clear and unequivocal in providing for the rules on succession to tenancy rights. A close examination of the provision leaves no doubt as to its rationale of providing for continuity in agricultural leasehold relation in case of death or incapacity of a party. To this end, it provides that in case of death or permanent incapacity of the agricultural lessee to work his landholding, the leasehold shall continue between the agricultural lessor and the person who can cultivate the landholding personally. In the same vein, the leasehold shall bind the legal heirs of the agricultural lessor in case of death or permanent incapacity of the latter. It is to achieve this continuity of relationship that the agricultural lessor is mandated by law to choose a successor-tenant within one month from the death or incapacity of the agricultural lessee from among the following: (1) surviving spouse; (2) eldest direct descendant by consanguinity; or (3) the next eldest direct descendant or descendants in the order of their age. Should the lessor fail to exercise his choice within one month from the death of the tenant, the priority shall be in accordance with the aforementioned order.

In Manuel vs. Court of Appeals, we ruled that: Since petitioner Rodolfo Manuel failed to exercise his right of choice within the statutory period, Edwardo's widow Enriqueta, who is first in the order of preference and who continued working on the landholding upon her husband's death, succeeded him as agricultural lessee. Thus, Enriqueta is subrogated to the rights of her husband and could exercise every right Eduardo had as agricultural lessee, including the rights of preemption and redemption.

Carolina's affidavit and her Answer filed before the PARAD were both executed in 1992, or almost two years after the death of Anacleto on February 17, 1990, way beyond the one month period provided for in Section 9 of Republic Act 3844. Secondly, as found by the DARAB, a scrutiny of Carolina's declaration will show that she never categorically averred that she made her choice within the one (1) month period. Instead, she narrated passively that "when Anacleto died, the right of the deceased was inherited by Emilio Peña," prompting the DARAB to conclude it merely "connotes that she recognized Emilio Peña by force of circumstance under a nebulous time frame.”

Milestone further argue that Delia cannot qualify as tenant even on the assumption that she was the rightful successor to Anacleto's tenancy rights, because she did not personally cultivate the land and did not pay rent. In essence, Milestone urges this Court to ascertain and evaluate certain material facts which, however are not within the province of this Court to consider in a petition for review. Determination of personal cultivation and rental payments are factual issues beyond the reach of this petition. Well established is the rule that in an appeal via certiorari, only questions of law may be reviewed.

2nd issue: Whether the CA correctly held that the sale of the lot to Milestone was null and void. No.

As an owner, Carolina has the right to dispose of the property without other limitations than those established by law. This attribute of ownership is impliedly recognized in Sections 10, 11 and 12 of Republic Act No. 3844, where the law allows the agricultural lessor to sell the landholding, with or without the knowledge of the agricultural lessee and at the same time recognizes the right of preemption and redemption of the agricultural lessee. Thus, the existence of tenancy rights of agricultural lessee cannot affect nor derogate from the right of the agricultural lessor as owner to dispose of the property. The only right of the agricultural lessee or his successor in interest is the right of preemption and/or redemption.

In Manuel, we held that the tenancy relationship is not affected or severed by the change of ownership. The new owner is under the obligation to respect and maintain the tenant's landholding. In turn, Delia Razon Peña, as the successor tenant, has the legal right of redemption. This right of redemption is statutory in character. It attaches to a particular landholding by operation of law.

Disposition: WHEREFORE, the petition is PARTIALLY GRANTED. The assailed decision of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 39987 is AFFIRMED in so far as it recognizes Delia Razon Peña as the successor of Anacleto Peña as the tenant, thereby allowing her to exercise her right of redemption over the land within the prescribed period granted by law. However, said decision is REVERSED and SET ASIDE insofar as it declared the sale of said landholding null and void. IN LIEU THEREOF, SAID SALE BY CAROLINA ZACARIAS IS HEREBY DECLARED VALID, SUBJECT TO THE TENANCY RIGHTS AND RIGHT OF REDEMPTION by the TENANT-LESSEE, private respondent Delia Razon Peña.

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EDUKASYON PARA SA IILAN: KUNG BAKIT ASAL-MAYAMAN SI PEDRONG MARALITA

Kapag napapag-usapan ang magandang edukasyon, ang madalas naririnig mula sa mga punto ng mga tao ay ang salitang “private school”. Halos lahat may kaisipan na ang mga private school ang may kakayahang magbigay ng may kalidad na klase ng edukasyon. Sino nga ba ang hindi mag-iisip ng ganon kung pinaninindigan nila ang ganoong reputasyon? Masisisi ba nila tayo? Masisisi ba natin ang mga Pilipino?

           Mula sa hinaba-haba na nang taon na natatamasa natin ang edukasyong pinagkaloob sa atin ng mga Amerikano, marami rami na rin ang naging impluwensya nito sa ating bansa, mabuti man o masama. Mabuti sa paraang binibigyan nito tayo ng mga kaalaman at kakayahan na makipagsabayan sa karamihan. Subalit, masama sa paraang ginagawa tayong mangmang sa totoo nilang motibo. Niloloko nila tayo. Binibilog nila ang ating ulo. Hindi man sila ang kumukontrol sa ating edukasyon sa panahon ngayon, ang mga mayayaman at makapangyarihan ang siya namang ginawa nilang daan upang maghahari-harian sa sistema ng ating edukasyon sa kasulukuyan. At ginagawa nila iyon sa pamamagitan ng mga pribadong paaralan na syang nagiging pain upang mahuli ang interes, desperasyon, at pangarap ng mga mahihirap.

           Sa ganitong sitwasyon, hindi malabo na tuluyang kumagat sa pain tayong mga dukha, tayong isang Pedrong Maralita, sapagkat ang pain na kanilang nilatag ay nababalot sa kasuotan na nagpapakita ng isang oportunidad upang yumanan, maging kapantay ng nasa itaas sa lipunan. At lahat tayo ninais na maging mayaman, at maging kapangyarihan kaya walang pagdadalwang isip nating tinatanggap ito. Ikaw, di ka pa ba tutuka kung mismong palay na ang lumalapit sa iyo? Buhat dito, hindi natin masisisi ang ating mga sarili na mag-isip sa ganitong paraan dahil nakataya na dito ang ating mga pangarap, ang desperasyon natin na makaahon sa kahirapan. At kapag ito ang nagsama, lahat kaya nating gawin upang makamit lang ito, kaya nating lumampas sa kung ano lang tayo. Kung kaya naman kahit wala tayong kakayahan na makipagsabayan sa mga mayayaman, umaasta tayong mayaman. Pinipilit natin na makapag-aral sa isang pribadong paaralan, dahil kapag nasa ganoon tayong paaralan, mataas na ang tingin ng mga tao sa atin. Nakukuha na din natin ang paghanga na mayayaman lang ang nagtatamasa. Sa tingin natin, nagiging kapantay na natin sila, sapagkat inuupan natin ang inuupan nila, hinihinga natin ang hinihinga nila, kinakain natin ang kinakain nila at kabilang tayo sa grupong kinabibilangan nila. Diba isang abot-pangarap ang maranasan ang maranasan nila? Buhay mayaman, asal mayaman. Ano pa nga ba ang hihigit don?

           Sa kabilang banda, ang kagandahang hatid ng ganitong paniniwala ay panandalian lamang at malabong maging katotohanan. Ito ay isang ilusyon lang na nais ng mga mayayaman na paniwalaan natin, dahil ang tunay na katotohanan ay ‘hindi tayo yayaman kahit mag-aral tayo sa isang pribadong paaralan’. Ang mayaman lang yayaman at makikinabang sa pagiging uto-oto natin, at tayo naman ay lalong hihirap dahil sa katangahan natin. Pinapamukha na ng kantang “Tatsulok” ni Bamboo ang katotohanang iyon. Sa liriko pa lang na “Hangga't marami ang lugmok sa kahirapan,at ang hustisya ay para lang sa mayaman. Habang may tatsulok at sila ang nasa tuktok, di matatapos itong gulo” pinapakita dito na hangga’t naghahari ang mga mayayaman at makapangyarihan sa ating lipunan, at tayo naman ay pumapayag na maging sunod-sunuran na lang hindi magbabago ang estado ng ating buhay. Mahirap na nga tayo tanga pa tayo. Saan na tayo pupulutin nito? Naloko tayo sa paniniwalang yayaman tayo kapag nakapag-aral tayo sa paaralang sila ang nagpapatakbo. Pero ano ang nangyari at patuloy na nangyayari? Ayon nagpapasilaw tayo sa maganda nilang reputasyon at mga “sugar coated promises” nila. May itatanga pa ba tayo?

Ang katotohan at siguro magiging habang buhay na katotohanan ay magiging mayaman at makapangyarihan lamang tayo kapag may pera at mga ari-arian tayo. Yun ang totoo, hindi ang kaisipan na ang daan sa pagyaman ay ang pag-aaral sa isang pribadong paaralan. Huwag tayong maging hangal. Kung titingin lang tayo sa estado sa ating lipunan, hindi lahat ng mayayaman ay nakapag-aral lalong lalo na hindi nakapag-aral sa isang pristinyusong paaralan. Lahat sila yumaman sa pamamagitan ng kayamanan ng kanilang angkan o di kaya naman ay diskarte lang sa buhay.

Ang mangarap na umahon sa kahirapan ay hindi bawal, hindi masama. Pero dahil sa paraan ng ating pagkamit nito, lalo lang tayong nalulugmok sapagkat ang pinaniniwalaan natin na tutulong sa atin ay patago tayong mas binabaon pa sa ating kinalalagyan. Sa halip na mangarap tayo ng buhay at edukasyon na para lang sa iilan, pero pinapakalat ng mga mayayaman, mangarap tayo na mabago ang sistema sa ating lipunan. Dito magsisimula ang lahat. Pagbabago at pag-angat ng mga api ng sa paraang hindi niloloko o iniiputan sa ulo. Sana magising na tayo mga Pedrong Maralita, huwag na sana tayong papalinlang sa kanilang matatamis na salita.

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PRIA IT&C and Intellectual Property Timișoara va avea loc pe 7 martie

PRIAevents anunţă organizarea conferinței PRIA IT&C and Intellectual Property Timișoara – eveniment complex, dedicat proprietății intelectuale pentru sectorul IT&C. Evenimentul va ava loc pe 7 martie 2018, începand cu ora 9,30, la hotel Continental, sala Continental.

Specialiști, manageri, lideri si reprezentanți ai companiilor din domeniul IT își dau întâlnire la conferința care va fi unul dintre cele mai mari evenimente de inovație, tehnologie digitala si protecție IT&C din regiune. Astfel, evenimentul va deveni cadrul ideal pentru a împărtăși cele mai noi tendințe din domeniu si de a dezbate cele mai captivante teme din zona IT&C.

La conferința PRIA IT&C and Intellectual Property lectori invitați sunt: Nicolae ROBU – Primarul Municipiului Timișoara • Nicoleta NUȚU Partner Development Manager pentru ISV, Microsoft Romania • Valerica DRAGOMIR – Vicepreședinte, ANIS • Daniel GIUREA – Președinte, ARIES Timișoara • Răzvan CÂȘMOIU – Director, ORDA • Georgică CORNU – Președinte Camera de Comert, Industrie si Agricultura Timis (CCIA Timis) • MIHAI TĂTĂRAN – General Manager, Avaelgo • Sorin MAXIM – Director General, ADR Vest • Prof.dr.ing. Florin ALEXA – Decan, Facultatea de Electronică, Telecomunicaţii şi Tehnologii Informaționale Timişoara.

„Trăim într-o era digitală, o era a informației care este caracterizată prin trecerea de la revoluția industrială la revoluția digitală. În zilele noastre, industria digitalizată creeaza o economie globală digitalizată, high-tech, care influențează viața noastră de zi cu zi, modul de a învăța,de a lucra, modul de a lua decizii, de a ne verifica sănătatea, de a face investiții și tranzacții, simplificând de multe ori procesele și chiar scăzând costurile pentru producători, dar și pentru cumpărători. Sectoare precum sănătatea, educația, industria, telecomunicațiile, băncile și finanțele, agricultura și mediul, construcțiile și imobiliarele, energia și multe altele sunt dezvoltate prin intermediul digitalizării”, au anunţat organizatorii.

În plus, investițiile făcute în întreaga lume în tehnologie și inovație sunt uriașe, iar în România sectorul IT este printre cele mai dezvoltate și mai atractive pentru giganții IT și pentru antreprenori și aceștia sunt extrem de atenți la protecția investițiilor prin proprietate intelectuală – cloud computing, studii de caz, drepturi de autor, brevete și invenții, înregistrare mărci și design.

În ţara noastră, antreprenoriatul în industria IT&C ocupă un loc extrem de important. Din ce în ce mai mulți investesc în software, aplicații, antiviruși și altele. Din acest motiv, proprietatea intelectuală este unul dintre instrumentele considerate a fi de impact pentru situația economică, socială şi culturală a unei ţări și pentru protejarea investițiilor în tehnologie. Cercetarea şi inovarea, o componentă strategică pentru dezvoltarea economică și pentru progresul umanității este strâns legată de domeniul proprietăţii intelectuale.

„Vrei să afli cum îţi protejezi investițiile prin intermediul proprietății intelectuale? Atunci nu vrei să ratezi acest eveniment pentru ca noutățile și studiile de caz prezentate în cadrul PRIA IT&C and Intellectual Property vor fi de folos pentru activitatea companiei tale. PRIA IT&C and Intellectual Property este de interes pentru manageri din companiile din sectorul IT&C din România, atât antreprenori, dar și reprezentanți ai companiilor multinaționale, pentru directorii juridici și consultanții juridici din cadrul companiilor private și de stat din România, pentru judecători și pentru mediul academic”, au mai spus organizatorii conferinţei.

Printre temele abordate în cadrul conferinței se vor regăsi: Contextul investițional în sectorul IT&C din România? Care este procentul investițiilor străine, dar al celor antreprenoriale? Cum sunt încurajate aceste investiții de către statul nostru? Ce ar trebui să afle companiile din IT&C despre protecția prin proprietatea intelectuală: drepturi de autor, patente, design? Soluții de business pentru gestionarea clienților. Solutii pentru eficientizarea activităţilor angajaților – Cum va revoluționa transformarea digitală economia?

Mai multe detalii despre eveniment veți găsi pe priaevents.ro/pria-itc-and-intellectual-property-timisoara-2018/

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Top Four Resorts in the Maldives That You Just Cannot Ignore

Talking about the best spa resorts in the Maldives, this one too is known for its attention to detail. Its youthful, contemporary design is attractive to anybody, who appreciates modern style. Unique underground nightcluband two-cabin yacht cruises are the unique offerings of the resort, which is above the best reefs in the whole Maldives.The resort is located on a private island within the North Ari Atoll, which is a 1.5-hour speedboat ride or a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport. A private W Lounge is available at Malé International Airport. Your Maldives holiday package to this place offers spacious villas with direct beach access, reef or ocean access and come with a private plunge pool. They are fitted with a 42-inch plasma TV, a BOSE CD and DVD player. Comforts include W's signature bedding, outdoor daybeds, a tea/coffee maker and mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with a rain shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is accessible in the rooms.The hotel features a diving centre, fitness centre and outdoor infinity pool. Relaxation can be found at AWAY® Spa, which has a menu of massage, Ayurvedic and facial treatments. Guests can also enjoy activities ranging from water sports, yoga and aqua aerobics.If you book a Maldives holiday package with this resort, you can enjoy the inviting blue waters, beautiful reefs and white sands of the Maldives. The place offers a tranquil escape to the peace-lovers.For food lovers, you have The Kitchen, bar lounge and restaurant that serves an international menu. Barbecued food can be found at The Fire. W Maldives speciality restaurant, FISH set above the Indian Ocean serves seafood. Cocktails and assorted beverages are featured at SIP.Categories: Maldives Travel PlanningThe Maldives, an archipelago of fascinating islands with flowing coral reefs and magnetic lagoons, is binding avid travellers from all over the world. The pleasant weather all year round is an added bonus to the infinite bounties that the Maldives has to offer. All these reasons make the vista an ideal vacation spot for one and all.

With so much on offer and a deep desire to visit the island haven, it might get a little difficult to choose the right resort for a Maldives holiday package, because almost all offer extraordinary Maldivian magic.

However, we present you with the top 4 best resorts in the Maldives to choose from and make the best of your stay in this tropical paradise.

Soneva Fushi Resort

It is located on Kunfunadhoo Island at Baa Atoll in the Maldives. This one of the most romantic resorts in the Maldives started as a local resort, which later graduated to an international chain of hotels and spas. The high point of the resort is that it keeps innovating to better the amenities and services to offer absolute rejuvenation and relaxation to the guests.

Baa Atoll in the Maldives is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and it houses this private island whose dense foliage is home to spacious luxury villas at Soneva Fushi. A 30-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport takes you to this eco-friendly resort. All villas and rooms at the resort are kept extraordinarily and have direct access to the beach. Signature bathrooms in a large private bathroom with outdoor shower areas and separate bathtubs are unbelievable. Couples can explore the island on complimentary bicycles, visit the open air Cinema Paradiso, count Saturn’s rings in the high-tech observatory, relish the delicacies in the homemade chocolate and ice-cream rooms, choose from 500 varieties of wine at the resort and eat at a mix of casual and fine-dining restaurants. Not only this, but you can also learn the art of glass blowing at the Maldives’ only glass studio, discover the waters with complimentary non-motorized water sports, and sail aboard Soneva’s luxury two-bedroom yacht, Soneva in Aqua. For honeymooners and romantic couples, spending a private and remote evening and overnight at the Sandbank will be a unique experience under the stars.

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa

A remote island, Villingili, houses one of the best resorts in the Maldives, which is surrounded by lush vegetation and 3 lakes. The Shangri-las are famous for building villas in the trees and around them too, instead of cutting them. Thus, staying in one of these with a Maldives holiday package is a magical experience altogether. This unconventional luxury resort also offers yacht cruise across the equator. The property offers luxurious villas in Maldive's Addu Atoll with free WiFi access throughout the property including all rooms. Boasting a white sandy beach, it has an infinity pool, a spa and a 9-hole golf course, which is the only one of its kind in the Maldives. Placed lavishly amidst tropical greenery, this ultramodern resort creates a perfect harmony with nature. The air-conditioned villas are equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen TV, Bose DVD player and an iPod with a docking station. Extras include an espresso machine, dental kit and slippers. The specially made over-water villas also offer a private pool. You can reach the resort in a 70-minute flight from Malé International Airport and a 5-minute boat ride from Gan Airport at Addu Atoll.

Explore the neighbouring islands, work out at the fitness centre, practice yoga or enjoy a scenic jog on the marked trails, indulge in water activities include kayaking, scuba diving and cruising on a luxury yacht or soothing spa treatments are offered at CHI - The Spa. The recreation options at this island resort are endless.

If you are a food connoisseur, you get a range of culinary specialities from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf at Dr. Ali's. Jaavu offers al fresco dining around the clock, with dishes from around the world. At Fashala Lounge you get Mediterranean-inspired recipes with local produce from the neighbouring farms and fresh seafood.

Six Senses Laamu

Blending well with nature, Six Senses does not disturb Laamu Atoll’s vibes at all. Located on Olhuveli Island, you can reach the resort in a 35-minute inter-island domestic flight from Malé International Airport to Kadhdhoo, followed by a short speedboat ride. It is the only resort at this atoll, situated 150 kms from the equator. Rustic villas are a treat to live in, with glass see-through tables that help you connect with the ocean. This peaceful resort offers Ayurvedic spa treatments, diving centre and Mediterranean cuisine. The surroundings comprise clear turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.

The villas come with a 37-inch flat-screen TV and Bose entertainment system. Rooms offer free WiFi. Beautifully designed, air-conditioned villas feature an outdoor bathroom with rain shower where guests can shower under the stars. Private day beds and sun loungers let the guests enjoy the Maldivian sun from the comfort of the villas. Rooms offer electric kettle, slippers and dental kit.

For food lovers, LEAF restaurant and lounge serves modern Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh organic ingredients. For people who love while premium wine and cheese, they can head to Altitude Wine Cellar.  Other dining options include international cuisine at Longitude, pizza at Sip Sip, ice cream at Ice and drinks at the Chill Bar.

W Maldives

Talking about the best spa resorts in the Maldives, this one too is known for its attention to detail. Its youthful, contemporary design is attractive to anybody, who appreciates modern style. Unique underground nightcluband two-cabin yacht cruises are the unique offerings of the resort, which is above the best reefs in the whole Maldives.The resort is located on a private island within the North Ari Atoll, which is a 1.5-hour speedboat ride or a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport. A private W Lounge is available at Malé International Airport. Your Maldives holiday package to this place offers spacious villas with direct beach access, reef or ocean access and come with a private plunge pool. They are fitted with a 42-inch plasma TV, a BOSE CD and DVD player. Comforts include W's signature bedding, outdoor daybeds, a tea/coffee maker and mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with a rain shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is accessible in the rooms.The hotel features a diving centre, fitness centre and outdoor infinity pool. Relaxation can be found at AWAY® Spa, which has a menu of massage, Ayurvedic and facial treatments. Guests can also enjoy activities ranging from water sports, yoga and aqua aerobics.

If you book a Maldives holiday package with this resort, you can enjoy the inviting blue waters, beautiful reefs and white sands of the Maldives. The place offers a tranquil escape to the peace-lovers.For food lovers, you have The Kitchen, bar lounge and restaurant that serves an international menu. Barbecued food can be found at The Fire. W Maldives speciality restaurant, FISH set above the Indian Ocean serves seafood. Cocktails and assorted beverages are featured at SIP.

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Military courts not army’s wish; parliament to decide on extension: DG ISPR

Military courts not army’s wish; parliament to decide on extension: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Spokesperson of Pakistan Armed Forces Major General Asif Ghafoor has said that the military courts were not established on Army’s wish; instead they were the need of the nation at that time, ARY News reported on Friday.

In an interview to a private TV channel, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) said that at the time they were established, the country…

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Frankie Grande Sends Ariana SWEET Message of Support Following Breakup

Frankie Grande Sends Ariana SWEET Message of Support Following Breakup

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Following Ariana Grande’s breakup with Pete Davidson, her brother Frankie was sure to send her some love.

Well, that’s what siblings are for, right?

As we all know by now, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson dated for only a month before they decided to get engaged. Sure, their relationship moved extremely fast, but given the way they spoke about and looked at one another, it actually kind of seemed like the two were soulmates!

Well, fast forward to this past weekend and the couple officially broke up, calling off their engagement and everything. And, while some may argue that it isn’t that shocking due to the short amount of time they were together, others would argue that the “God Is a Woman” singer and the SNL comedian seemed SO in love that there was no end in sight.

Unfortunately, though, TMZ did break the news that Pete and Ari are no more, and those who were as shook by the breakup as we were, took to social media to send Ari all their love during this difficult time.

It wasn’t only fans offering Ari their support, though; it was her family, too! Frankie Grande, Ariana’s older brother, took to his Instagram story to send his sis love from Iceland, where he’s currently on vacation. In the video message, he reminded Ari that, although he’s not physically there to comfort her at the moment, he supports her 100%.

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Although Ariana wasn’t technically in Iceland with her bro, her hit song, “Breathin,” was playing in the background of his video. And whether it was purposeful or not, it was actually pretty sweet! FJ then sang along to the tune, reminding his sister that, despite her highly publicized breakup and all of her other recent hardships, she needs to keep breathing.

Well, what do you guys think about Frankie’s sweet and supportive video message to Ariana? As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the comments section below. Thanks for watching! Please click to the right to watch another new video and don’t forget to subscribe to our channels. I’m your host Emile Ennis Jr. and I’ll see you next time!

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