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  • SBP issues commemorative coin of Rs50 to celebrate golden jubilee of Senate of Pakistan

    SBP issues commemorative coin of Rs50 to celebrate golden jubilee of Senate of Pakistan

    The Federal Government of Pakistan has authorised the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to issue a commemorative coin of Rs50 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Senate of Pakistan in 2023.

    The coin, which has a round shape milled with a dimension of 30.0 mm, weight of 13.5 grammes, and Cupro-Nickel metal contents (Copper 75 per cent & Nickel 25  per cent), shall be issued through the exchange counters of all field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation starting from March 17, 2023.

    The Senate of Pakistan, also known as Aiwan-e-Bala Pakistan and constitutionally referred to as the House of the Federation, is the upper legislative chamber of the bicameral parliament of Pakistan. As a permanent House with equal representatives from all provinces of the country, the Senate symbolizes continuity in national affairs.

    The issuance of the commemorative coin is a fitting tribute to the Golden Jubilee of the Senate of Pakistan and underscores the significance of this occasion. It is expected to serve as a lasting reminder of the Senate’s contribution to Pakistan’s democratic process and its role in shaping the country’s political landscape.

  • Malala’s hilarious response to Tik Tok user has the internet in fits

    Malala’s hilarious response to Tik Tok user has the internet in fits

    Malala is an icon for her bravery but she is also the absolute Queen savage comebacks to put down her haters.

    What’s hilarious is how much people keep underestimating her wicked sense of humor, but Malala has time and time again proven that she knows how to get the last word on her enemies.

    Like remember the time when the entire country was clutching their pearls because the Noble Prize activist said she prefers not to get married, she trolled her haters with this gif.

    Or when a boy tried to impress her with his thirst traps, the activist turned him down with the coldest rejection.

    This time, users are once more in fits because of Yousafzai’s hilarious response to a TikTok user who was celebrating the fact that she skipped her classes in school.

    Malala Fund responded to the tweet saying: “Boo”

    https://twitter.com/jijisblog/status/1636358692122550274?s=20

    Twitter users have found the entire exchange hilarious because imagine getting caught like this, we could never!

  • TRIGGER WARNING: Woman left with 17 stitches in head after being attacked by father-in-law for wanting to work

    A 26 year old woman named Kajol from Delhi was seen being attacked by her father-in-law on Tuesday morning while she was heading for a job interview. The culprit was against her decision to get a job.

    According to police officials, Kajol wanted to work in order to help her husband Praveen Kumar support their family but the father-in-law was against her decision and wanted her to stay at home.

    According to the released footage which is now going viral on the internet, Kajol can be seen being approached by her father-in-law, who is holding a brick in his hand. When she tried to escape the attack, the father-in-law repeatedly hit her on the head with a brick.

    Kajol was taken by her husband to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital where she received 17 stitches on her head.

    Meanwhile, a case has been filed against the father-in-law by Kajol’s parents who live in Faridabad, according to the officials.

  • ChatGPT’s impact on the job market: Which professions will be most affected?

    ChatGPT’s impact on the job market: Which professions will be most affected?

    The rise of artificial intelligence has led to concerns about job displacement and unemployment. As a large language model trained by OpenAI, ChatGPT is one such example of AI technology that has the potential to impact the workforce.

    In this article, we will explore the ways in which ChatGPT may affect jobs, and whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental for employees.

    What is ChatGPT?

    Before delving into the impact of ChatGPT on jobs, it is important to understand what it is and how it works. ChatGPT is a natural language processing model that uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses to text-based queries. It was developed by OpenAI and is based on the GPT-3.5 architecture, which enables it to understand and generate language with remarkable accuracy.

    ChatGPT can be used for a variety of purposes, including customer service, chatbots, and even creative writing. It has the ability to learn from large amounts of data, which means that it can continue to improve and become more accurate over time.

    Impact of ChatGPT on jobs

    The rise of AI technology has led to concerns about job displacement and unemployment, particularly in industries that rely heavily on manual labor or routine tasks. However, the impact of ChatGPT on jobs is more nuanced and depends on the specific industry and job type.

    To better understand the potential impact of ChatGPT on jobs, let’s take a closer look at some of the industries and job types that may be affected:

    Customer service

    One of the most obvious applications of ChatGPT is in customer service. Chatbots powered by ChatGPT can provide customers with quick and accurate responses to their queries, without the need for human intervention. This has the potential to reduce the number of customer service representatives needed, particularly for routine inquiries.

    Still, ChatGPT is not a complete replacement for human customer service representatives. While it can provide quick and accurate responses to routine inquiries, it may struggle with more complex or nuanced queries that require empathy and human judgment.

    Creative writing

    Another potential application of ChatGPT is in creative writing. ChatGPT has the ability to generate human-like responses to text-based prompts, which means that it can be used to write articles, scripts, and even novels.

    While this may seem like a threat to human writers, it is important to note that ChatGPT is not capable of original thought or creativity. It can only generate responses based on the data it has been trained on. Human writers will still be needed to create truly original and creative content.

    Data entry

    Data entry is a job that involves manually inputting data into a computer system. While this may seem like a mundane task, it is still a job that many people rely on for their livelihood. ChatGPT has the potential to automate some aspects of data entry, which may reduce the need for human data entry clerks.

    However, it may struggle with handwriting recognition, and may not be able to accurately input data from non-textual sources such as images or audio recordings.

    Benefits of ChatGPT for employees

    While there may be some potential job displacement due to the rise of ChatGPT, there are also several benefits for employees. Here are just a few:

    Quick and convenient support

    One of the most significant benefits of ChatGPT is that it provides quick and convenient support to employees. With ChatGPT, employees can quickly get answers to their questions without having to wait for a human representative. This can save employees a significant amount of time, enabling them to focus on their tasks and responsibilities more effectively.

    Improved productivity

    ChatGPT can also help to improve employee productivity. By providing fast and accurate answers to employee queries, ChatGPT can reduce the amount of time employees spend looking for information. This can free up more time for employees to focus on critical tasks, helping to improve productivity and efficiency.

    Enhanced learning and development

    ChatGPT can also be used as a tool for learning and development. By providing employees with access to a wealth of information and resources, ChatGPT can help to enhance employee knowledge and skills. This can be particularly useful for employees who are new to a job or those who are looking to expand their knowledge in a particular area.

    Increased accessibility

    Another benefit of ChatGPT is that it can increase accessibility for employees. With ChatGPT, employees can access information and support from anywhere and at any time. This can be particularly useful for remote workers or those who work outside of traditional office hours.

    Personalised assistance

    Finally, ChatGPT can offer personalised assistance to employees. By using machine learning algorithms, ChatGPT can learn about employees’ needs and preferences over time, providing more personalised support and assistance. This can help to improve the employee experience, leading to increased engagement and job satisfaction.

  • National Institute of Health urges citizens to wear masks amid rise in Covid-19

    As Covid-19 cases has begun rising in Pakistan once more, the National Institute of Health (NIC) tweeted yesterday that according the guidelines sent by the National Command And Operation Center (NCOC) citizens are advised to take safety precautions like wearing masks to keep themselves safe from the disease.

    Amid the current COVID-19 disease trends across the country, NCOC recommended following guidelines for the period up to 30 April 2023. “Mask wearing is recommended at crowded tightly enclosed spaces including healthcare facilities”

    The alert has arrived after the countrywide Covid-19 positivity rate rose to 2.7%, with positive patients adding up to 133 in total, and at least 15 under critical care, as per the tweet released by NIH.

  • Zalmi baazi le gaye, isloo ko bheja ghar, Peshawar Zalmi register 50th win in PSL

    Zalmi baazi le gaye, isloo ko bheja ghar, Peshawar Zalmi register 50th win in PSL

    Peshawar Zalmi registered their 50th win in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), defeating Islamabad United on Thursday night, becoming the first team to reach the milestone.

    Karachi Kings, holders of the record for most losses in PSL have lost in 50 out of 85 matches that they have played for all eight seasons.

    So far, Peshawar Zalmi have played 92 matches and won 50 of those. Out of the 50 victories, Zalmi had clear wins in 49 of those games while one was decided in a super over.

    According to Geo news, Peshawar Zalmi has a success rate of 54.39% in the PSL and is the only team that has reached the playoff stage of all eight editions of the marquee event.

    Last night, Zalmi knocked Islamabad United out of the tournament during the first eliminator of the eighth season of the PSL and lived to fight another day.

    Zalmi set a 184-run target for United in the match played at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore.

    They will now take on Lahore Qalandars and fight for a spot in the final. The second eliminator will be played at the same venue today.

  • Dar says assurance of funding from friendly countries is the final hurdle in securing IMF deal

    Dar says assurance of funding from friendly countries is the final hurdle in securing IMF deal

    On Thursday, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the assurance of funding from “friendly countries” was the final obstacle to securing an IMF deal that would provide critical support to Pakistan’s struggling economy and prevent an economic crisis.

    During a session of the country’s upper house of parliament, Dar revealed that several countries had previously made commitments to support Pakistan during IMF reviews, and the IMF was now requesting that these commitments be fulfilled.

    The delay in securing the deal, which involves a $1.1 billion bailout package from the IMF, has been ongoing since November due to issues surrounding fiscal policy adjustments. The package is part of a larger $6.5 billion bailout approved by the IMF in 2019, which is crucial for Pakistan to avoid defaulting on external payment obligations.

    The deal would also allow Pakistan to access other financing avenues to bolster its foreign exchange reserves, which currently only cover four weeks’ worth of imports.

    The IMF has asked Pakistan to secure assurance of up to $7 billion to cover this year’s balance of payments gap, while Dar believes that $5 billion would suffice.

    An IMF mission has been present in Islamabad since February to negotiate a set of policy measures for Pakistan’s struggling economy, ahead of the annual budget due in June.

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that all of the IMF’s conditions had been met, and expressed hope that a staff level agreement would be reached soon.

  • Taylor Swift drops three surprise songs ahead of Era tour

    Taylor Swift drops three surprise songs ahead of Era tour

    Taylor Swift is the gift that keeps on giving.

    In a surprise announcement on Thursday night, Taylor Swift said that she was dropping three un-released songs in celebration of the upcoming Era tour which is starting today in Glendale, Arizona.

    On her Instagram page, Swift revealed that the three songs were Safe and Sound (Taylor’s Version) featuring the former members of The Civil Wars, Joy Williams and John Paul White, Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version) , If This Was A Movie (Taylor’s Version) and All Of The Girls You Loved Before.

    You can listen to these songs on Spotify

    Swift also shared teaser of her practicing for the upcoming Era’s tour, with the caption:

    “In my era’s era”

  • ‘Sharam karo’: Aima Baig slams FHM magazine for misinformation

    ‘Sharam karo’: Aima Baig slams FHM magazine for misinformation

    Aima Baig called out FHM, an online celebrity magazine, for spreading incorrect information about her and lectured them on the importance of fact checking before publishing stories.

    FHM had published a story about a re-surfaced interiview in which they claimed Baig had said that she had a crush on her elder brother, who was seven years senior to her.

    Baig commented underneath the post, stating that she was horrified because she had never said such a thing.

    “What in the actual f**k is that????
    I never said anything stupid like that wth!
    Kuch to sharam kar lo yaaar. Like seriously is this really something we should be talking about, clearly not knowing how sensitive is this topic.”

    On her own Instagram page, Baig revealed that her publicist had sent her the FHM post. She said she was dissapointed by ‘yellow journalism’.

    “Usually I don’t come forward to clarify my statement but this post caught my attention when my publicist sent this post. I am utterly disguisted by this yellow journalism by @fhmpakistan. What creepy, shameless ideology they are sharing across. I don’t know if they are spreading some shameless agenda but atleast don’t make me a part of this. I literally wanna throw up…like seriously..kuch bhi for views. I mean seriously WORK HARD OR LEAVE ME ALONE. Shame on you guys. Like big time.”

    Baig also clarified that the story was not true, and shared the link to the interview where she had actually said that her crush was her elder brother’s best friend, when she was ten years old.

    Baig also demanded an apology from the online website for spreading degrading information about her:

    “I demand a public apology for such heinous and vile accusation on me. And erase all these unwanted, peevish posts about this unprofitable and absurd news.”

  • Pakistani family sets world record for having same birthdays

    Pakistani family sets world record for having same birthdays

    A Pakistani family hailing from Larkana made history after they set a Guinness World Record for “most family members born on the same day” category.

    All nine family members share the same birthday, August 1.

    The family surpassed the record of an American family of five members, who had held the Guinness record since 1966.

    The record-holder family consists of Amir Azad Mangi, his wife Khadija, and their seven children, including two sets of twins.

    Mangi was born on Aug. 1, 1968, his wife on Aug. 1, 1973, their first daughter Sindhu on Aug. 1, 1992, twin daughters Sassi and Sapna on Aug. 1, 1998, first son Amir on Aug. 1, 2001, second son Ambar on Aug. 1, 2002, and twin sons Amar and Ahmer on Aug. 1, 2003.

    Interestingly, Mangi’s wedding anniversary falls on the same day, making it a significant date for the entire family.

    The world record was added to the list in 2019.