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  • Daily round-up: Nov. 4, 2024

    Daily round-up: Nov. 4, 2024

    1. WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that will let users access their photo and video gallery directly from the chat bar instead of navigating through the attachment menu. Users can also still record instant video messages by tapping and holding the new gallery button, keeping a familiar feature for quick responses.

    2. The (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024 will be presented in the National Assembly today. Details of the bill reveal that cases will be handled on a “first-come, first-served” basis, Aaj news reports.

    Every case in the Supreme Court will be heard by a special bench supervised by the Chief Justice.

    New Sections 7A and 7B have been added: Section 7A will ensure transparent hearing criteria, maintaining the “first-come, first-served” approach. Section 7B outlines how records and transcripts of SC proceedings can be provided to parties upon payment of fees.

    These amendments aim to clarify the Supreme Court’s powers under Article 191 of the Constitution, ensuring decisions under Clause (3) of Article 184 are based on public importance.

    The President has issued the Supreme Court Amendment Ordinance 2024 under Article 89 of the Constitution, and it will take effect immediately.

    3. Senior Minister Punjab government Maryam Aurangzeb has denied Nawaz Sharif’s claim regarding the purchase of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The provincial government, however, is reportedly working on the launching of Punjab Airlines which might include domestic as well as major international routes.

    4. Pakistan’s largest independent power producer, Hub Power Company (Hubco), will be exploring lithium mining, battery production, and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. 

    Hubco was founded in 1991, has a generation capacity of over 3,500 megawatts and is looking to diversify its operations. These upcoming projects aim to address the increasing demand for batteries and EVs in the country.

    A lithium exploration and battery production project is anticipated to be completed within 12 to 18 months, catering to the growing need for rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, and cars.

    5. Local gold prices fell again over the weekend as the international market continued to decline, according to traders.

    Gold dropped by Rs1,700, bringing the price to Rs283,000 per tola, and decreased by Rs1,457 to Rs242,627 per 10 grams, according to the All Sindh Saraf Jewellers Association.

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  • Daily round-up: Oct. 22, 2024

    Daily round-up: Oct. 22, 2024

    1. The Special Parliamentary Committee, established for the first time to appoint the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) following the passing of the controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment, has chosen Justice Yahya Afridi as the next CJP, said Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. This decision came after the first closed-door meeting of the committee, which included members from both the government and opposition, held at Parliament House.

    2. The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has proposed changes to the Dowry and Bridal Gift Act, suggesting that the penalty for violations be increased from six months to up to one year in prison, as reported by The News on Tuesday. During its 239th meeting on Monday, the CII also recommended raising the maximum dowry limit from Rs5,000 to two tolas of gold and increasing marriage expenses from Rs2,500 to an equivalent amount in gold. Additionally, the CII suggested announcing three divorces in one sitting as a punishable offence.

    3. Starting next month, Microsoft will let customers create AI agents that can work on their own, addressing concerns from investors about its AI spending. This means that these agents will be able to handle tasks like answering customer questions, finding sales leads, and managing inventory with little human help. With Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, users can build these agents easily, even without much coding experience. The company will also offer 10 ready-made agents to help with things like supply chain management and communication with clients.

    4. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has declared it important to ensure floodlight Test matches to make cricket more popular among fans. Officials are of the opinion that pink ball cricket will not only populate the grounds but also generate income from the sale of tickets.

    5. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a digital health collaboration with Saudi Arabia for the Hajj health card initiative aimed at supporting the 3 million Muslims travelling to Mecca each year. The Hajj health card securely summarises critical health information, such as medication needs, allergies, and immunisation status, using the WHO Global Digital Health Certification Network. It allows travellers to share their health data with authorised medical providers, facilitating personalised healthcare during the pilgrimage.

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