Bilawal vows to abolish 17 federal ministries
Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing the annual function of Bakhtawar Cadet College for Women as chief guest on December 25, 2023. Bilawal acknowledged that when he talks about launching financial support programmes for peasants, laborers and youth, the people wonder from where the government can meet these expenses. Bilawal said around 70% of the population in Pakistan consists of youth whereas there are many developed countries in the world which lack a young population. Such countries, he elaborated, will be offered skilled manpower from Pakistan after imparting the youth education and training. He said the government is planning to stop subsidizing the energy, fertilizer and other sectors which are consuming around Rs1,500 billion annually.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 26, 2023 07:44 UTC
Google is likely to lay off 30,000 employees
Google’s parent company AlphaBeat laid off 12,000 employees in January 2023. Now, a new report suggests that another 30,000 Google employees are likely to be laid off soon due to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The decision to lay off employees came after Google introduced AI-based ads. AI technology will scan websites for ads and automatically generate keywords, headlines, images, and more. About a year after Google fired 12,000 employees, Sundar Pichai, the company’s chief executive, said that the people’s morale was affected by this difficult decision.
Source:The Patriot
December 26, 2023 06:20 UTC
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt showed their daughter’s face to the world for the first time
Bollywood’s famous couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have shown the face of their daughter Raha for the first time. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with their daughter appeared before the photographers for the first time at the Kapoor family’s annual Christmas lunch. One-year-old Raha was carried by Ranbir Kapoor and looks like her grandfather Rishi Kapoor. Later, Alia Bhatt posted a picture of herself and Ranbir Kapoor’s daughter on Instagram and announced that she has named her daughter Raha. Recently, during a TV show, Alia Bhatt said that she suffered a severe blow when her daughter’s photos were leaked on social media.
Source:The Patriot
December 26, 2023 05:59 UTC
Dangerous Denials
Karl Marx said, “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. Consequently, the vicious cycle of history repeating itself with ugly and unexpected happenings has never ceased, with sham democracy by the corrupt being the worst outcome. When people at the helm of affairs are confronted with this reality, the often repeated cynical response is, “It’s not denial. At the time of the birth of Pakistan, both the military and the civil bureaucracy were affected by the disruptions wrought by partition. The powerful elite club in Pakistan needs to remember that “each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.”
Source:The Nation
December 26, 2023 01:56 UTC
Former PTI MPA joins PTIP
Pakistan Tehareek-Insaf (PTI) former member provincial assembly Engineer Faheem joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parlimentarian (PTIP) on Monday. After joining the party, Faheem said performance of Pervez Khattak was landmark as the chief minister of the province and thus he had joined his party.
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2023 21:24 UTC
Capital to have bicycle lanes
Girls riding cycles at the inaugural ceremony of Bicycle Lane in Islamabad on November 13. PHOTO: FILEThe Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a plan to implement the “Cycling as an Alternate Transport” project. The CDA, in a statement, said over 146km of dedicated two-way bicycle lanes and 98km of one-way bicycle lanes will be developed all over Islamabad, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and traffic congestion. The Islamabad administration will develop 100% protected and connected lanes with 72 bicycle parking stations all over the federal capital. According to the proposed plan, the project, through infrastructure interventions, would introduce cycling as an alternative mode of transportation in Islamabad.
Source:The Express Tribune
December 25, 2023 18:55 UTC
Candy cane makers supply nation during Christmas peppermint boom
Candy cane makers supply nation during Christmas peppermint boom Logan's Candies in Ontario, California, is one of the few handmade candy cane makers in the nation. The company makes tens of thousands of the striped peppermint treats each year. Joy Benedict reports.
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2023 18:41 UTC
Collective impact
In the face of numerous global challenges such as wars, pandemics, and climate change, many individuals feel a sense of despair and hopelessness. The “Great Men Theory” proposes that history is shaped by a few exceptional individuals, but this oversimplification neglects the role of common people. History is a collective result of individual actions, from the poorest peasant to the decorated general. If leaders like Hitler rise to power, it’s because the masses support them. Instead of waiting for great leaders, individuals should strive to effect change themselves and be receptive to the ideas of truly talented people.
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2023 15:44 UTC
Alvi, Kakar urge unity on Quaid's 147th birth anniversary
President Arif Alvi and interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar urged unity on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam’s 147th birth anniversary for the continuity of democracy and peaceful coexistence. Message from President Dr. Arif Alvi on the occasion of 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Today, we celebrate the 147th birthday of our great leader, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Read Alvi, Kakar urge harmony in Xmas messagesThe nation is celebrating the 147th birth anniversary of the founder of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on Monday with ardour and enthusiasm. Dr Arif Alvi, Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar and other provincial heads paid a visit to the mausoleum and offered prayers.
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2023 13:22 UTC
What was the most deleted app in 2023?
But which apps worldwide were most deleted during 2023? According to this research, the most deleted app in the world was Instagram in 2023.Plan to show ads in WhatsApp? According to research, the most deleting Instagram is the change in this photo-sharing app. After Instagram, the most deleted app in the world was Snapchat, which on average, 28,000 people turned to the Internet every month to find out the process of deleting. Tuck Talk was sixth, YouTube 7th, while WhatsApp was the highest deleted app at 8th.
Source:The Patriot
December 25, 2023 13:13 UTC
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Dec. 24, 2023
That's – that's the deadly game that Israel is playing here. MARGARET BRENNAN: Right. MARGARET BRENNAN: President Zelenskyy said that it was an issue of morale, not just money. And I think that's going to be a big hurdle for the Biden campaign as they move forward into '24. NIKOLE KILLION: Well, if former President Trump ends up being the Republican nominee, I predict that he will pick a female running mate.
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2023 12:52 UTC
Nation celebrates Quaid's birth anniversary today with zeal
Nation celebrates Quaid's birth anniversary today with zealThe nation is celebrating the 147th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with zeal and fervor today. Special programs have been arranged by various social, political, governmental and non-governmental organizations and forums to celebrate the birth day of the founder of Pakistan. The participants of events will pay rich tribute to founder of Pakistan for his tireless efforts and visionary leadership. These observances of Quaid’s birthday are being widely covered by Radio Pakistan and PTV focusing on his legacy. Commandant PMA Major General Iftikhar Hassan Choudhry inspected the guard of honour, laid a floral wreath at the Mazar and offered fateha.
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2023 03:03 UTC
Nation builder
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was an ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity, a great constitutionalist, a distinguished parliamentarian, a top-notch politician, a freedom-fighter, a dynamic Muslim leader, a political strategist and, above all one of the great nation-builders of modern times. With Jinnah’s passing, the world lost one of the greatest statesmen and Pakistan its life-giver, philosopher and guide. He worked hard for the country he built until the end and now it is our duty as responsible citizens to follow in his footsteps. Aenia SyedIslamabad
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2023 22:01 UTC
2024 Penn State football DL will begin career rehabbing from injury
With National Signing Day in the review mirror, Penn State football can focus on the 2024 recruiting class adjusting to college. That’s where star defensive lineman Liam Andrews will find himself. James Franklin addressed the media in regards to which position he sees Andrews playing at Penn State and his injury status. 2024 Penn State football DL will begin career rehabbing from injuryAccording to On3, Liam Andrews will enroll early in a few weeks joining the Penn State football team. James Franklin expressed where Andrews would start his Penn State career.
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2023 21:41 UTC
Digital divide
However, these schools often lack basic infrastructure, with some even being used for unrelated purposes like parking donkey-carts. Unfortunately, the quality of education in these government schools is subpar, and many lack digital facilities. In contrast, private schools boast excellent infrastructure and provide students with comprehensive digital education, creating a stark disparity in digital literacy among students. It is the government’s responsibility to address this issue by improving the infrastructure of government schools, including the provision of digital tools for effective learning environments. Additionally, there should be focused training programs for government-school teachers to ensure they can effectively impart computer education to students.
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2023 21:08 UTC