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  • Islamabad High Court saves Imran Khan from getting arrested

    Islamabad High Court saves Imran Khan from getting arrested

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) has stopped police from arresting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan.

    The court has said that Khan should be given a chance to present himself before the Islamabad sessions court which issued the non-bailable arrest warrants for Khan and directed the police to present him before them on March 18 (Saturday).

    Imran en route to LHC to offer assurance that he will go to Islamabad tomorrow

    Khan will also present himself before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday afternoon (today) to assure the judge that he will appear before the Islamabad sessions court — which has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for him— tomorrow.

    It is pertinent to mention here that since Tuesday the Islamabad police and Rangers have been trying to arrest Imran failed to do so.

    The police arrived with Khan’s arrest warrant which was issued by a court in Islamabad on Monday, March 13, due to his continuous absence from the hearings of the Toshakhana case. The court had also directed police to present the ex-premier in court by March 18.

    A case was registered against Khan that he hadn’t disclosed gifts that he received and was supposed to deposit in Toshkahana before selling them. Despite the court’s numerous warnings, Khan didn’t appear before the judge.

  • National Refinery halts fuel supply to Pakistan State Oil over unpaid dues

    The National Refinery Limited (NRL) has decided to suspend the supply of fuel to Pakistan State Oil (PSO) due to the state-owned oil marketing company’s failure to make payments to the refinery.

    PSO has encountered a severe financial crisis, leading to outstanding payments owed to various sectors as a result of the supply of petroleum products.

    The amount owed to NRL by PSO is currently Rs3.469 billion. NRL has conveyed its decision to stop the supply of fuel to PSO in writing, according to a report by a national daily.

    Notably, PSO has recently stopped making payments to refineries, including those that supply diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel, furnace oil, and other petroleum products to the state-owned company.

    As per the company’s receivables, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is the largest defaulter of PSO, with an outstanding amount of Rs492.102 billion as of March 8, 2023. In response, the Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet has authorized a sovereign guarantee of Rs50 billion in favor of SNGPL for commercial borrowing on an immediate basis to meet PSO’s liquidity requirement.

    The power sector remains a significant source of difficulty for the state-owned oil marketing company, with outstanding payments of Rs178 billion, followed by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the government of Pakistan, both of which owe PSO Rs92.5 billion. The total receivables, which have risen to Rs762.653 billion, include the most critical payment of Rs124.666 billion in late payment surcharge (LPS).

  • Will Shehbaz and Imran sit together for talks? PTI gives green signal

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Fawad Chaudhry has claimed that party chairman Imran Khan is open to negotiating with the incumbent government.

    He said that Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and Law Minister Azam Tarar had stressed on holding talks and PTI welcomes these developments.

    “I hope Shehbaz Sharif will invite PTI for talks on the elections schedule. However, we have one proviso: we will not discuss their corruption cases and those have to be out of talks,” said Chaudhry.

    Moreover, Pakistan Bar Council urged all the political parties to set aside their differences and talk in order to solve the disputes which have plunged the country into a constitutional crisis.

    The bar council said that “they are “ready to call/arrange All Parties Conference (APC) and invite all the central leadership of parliamentary parties to reconcile their disputes through dialogue and to hold free, fair and transparent elections to all Assemblies on a mutually agress timeframe.”

    The bar council stressed that the reconciliation process should be held “for the sake of the country as it cannot afford to further linger on prevailing tensions.”

    Last month, in the wake of rising terrorist attacks, PM Shehbaz Sharif called for all parties conference and invited PTI chief Imran Khan as well. However, at the time Khan refused to take part in it.

  • Baarish nahin, rehmat for Lahoris; LQ will qualify for PSL final if rain washes out match

    Baarish nahin, rehmat for Lahoris; LQ will qualify for PSL final if rain washes out match

    A spell of rain that begun in the early hours of Friday morning in the provincial capital has come as a blessing for Lahore Qalandars after getting routed by Multan Sultans in the previous game. Qalandars were in hot water as they faced a do or die game to qualify for Pakistsn Super League (PSL) 8 final.

    The important playoff between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi will likely be affected if rain continues in Lahore. The home team will directly qualify for the PSL eighth edition finals if the match is washed out.

    The meteorological department has predicted rain again in the afternoon.

    Based on the latest updates, it seems that the match is expected to commence as scheduled, despite the ongoing rainfall.

    However, if there is a further downpour, it could exacerbate challenges for the ground crew. In such a scenario, the Lahore Qalandars may have an advantage over their opponents.
    After the league matches, Qalandars has 14 points on the points table while Peshawar Zalmi has 10 points, and this advantage is enough for them to qualify for the final of the PSL eight.

    On the other hand, all the tickets for the match between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi have been sold, but fans are eager to see the match between the teams of Shaheen and Babar.

  • 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”

    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.