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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
MMDAs are planning authorities, not permit issuers – Physical Planning Director clarifies
The National President of Local Government and Head of the Physical Planning Department Gifty Nyarko has clarified that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) are the planning authorities mandated by law to oversee physical development, but do not directly issue development permits.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 1, 2026
PARLIMEN: Khazanah, KWSP minta penswastaan MAHB disegerakan
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Berhad dan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) menegaskan agar penswastaan Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) melalui rakan strategik teknikal (GIP) perlu disegerakan bagi mempercepat transformasi syarikat, selain meningkatkan kecekapan operasi dan daya saing lapangan terbang negara Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kira-Kira Wang Negara (PAC), Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin berkata, hasil prosiding jawatankuasa itu ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Khazanah, KWSP minta penswastaan MAHB disegerakan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
ZNS Bahamas
· Jul 1, 2026
Insurance Commission Advances Regional Leadership at CAIR and CAPS Conferences in Belize
The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas recently participated in the annual conferences of the Caribbean Association of Pension Supervisors (CAPS) and the Caribbean Association of Insurance Regulators (CAIR) in Belize, joining regulators from across the region to discuss developments shaping the insurance and pension sectors. Representing The Bahamas were Superintendent of Insurance Dana L. Munnings-Gray, [] The post Insurance Commission Advances Regional Leadership at CAIR and CAPS Conferences in Belize appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
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BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
General : 854 Overseas-Qualified Medical Practitioners Registered As Specialists By MMC - Dzulkefly
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MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
President Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed three Deputy Comptroller-Generals to head key directorates of the Ghana Immigration Service, following recommendations by the GIS Governing Council and the advice of the Public Services Commission.
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Related coverage for "MMDAs are planning authorities, not permit issuers – Physical Planning Director clarifies": Utusan Malaysia — PARLIMEN: Khazanah, KWSP minta penswastaan MAHB disegerakan. ZNS Bahamas — Insurance Commission Advances Regional Leadership at CAIR and CAPS Conferences in Belize. UrduPoint — Commissioner directs FDA to remove departmental hurdles for private housing schemes. BERNAMA — General : 854 Overseas-Qualified Medical Practitioners Registered As Specialists By MMC - Dzulkefly. MyJoyOnline — President Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS