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Saturn Is Doing Something That Has Left Scientists Scratching Their Heads

Every other day, scientists discover something new and surprising about space. This time, it’s about Saturn. Saturn is already one of the most talked about planets because of its rings that makes it very unique. Recently, scientists found something that left them scratching their heads. Saturn’s rings are heating its atmosphere according to scientists. They also said that they had never seen anything like it before.

Image Source: NASA Space Explorer

Sometimes, the most surprising things are right in front of you. The secret had been right in front of them for more than 4 decades but scientists couldn’t see it earlier. A NASA representative said, “The secret has been hiding in plain view for 40 years. But it took the insight of a veteran astronomer to pull it all together within a year, using observations of Saturn from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and retired Cassini probe, in addition to the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft and the retired International Ultraviolet Explorer mission.” 

The Discovery 

According to the study, the upper atmosphere of Saturn is being heated up by its extensive ring system. Scientists say this is something they have never witnessed before. This was unforeseen and unexpected. But now that it has happened it has the potential to serve as a means of determining whether other planets outside our solar system have similarly impressive ring systems like Saturn’s. And if yes then where do the possibilities end?

Scientifically speaking, researchers believe that this is happening because of vast amounts of ultraviolet radiation which appears as a spectral line of hot hydrogen in Saturn’s atmosphere.“The bump in radiation means that something is contaminating and heating the upper atmosphere from the outside.” says Nasa.

They believe that the most plausible cause for this occurrence is the icy ring particles raining down onto Saturn’s atmosphere causing this heating. This could be because of micrometeorites, solar wind particle bombardment, solar ultraviolet radiation, or electromagnetic forces picking up electrically charged dust.

What do you think about the amazing new discovery of Saturn? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sprite’s Upside Down Billboard: A Deliberate Mess Up?

Sprite has featured an upside billboard and the netizens can’t help but wonder whether it’s deliberate marketing or an honest mistake.

Sprite’s Upside-Down Billboard 

Sprite’s upside-down billboard is giving us all the vibes of another dimension but not certainly from Stranger Things. The billboard for the Sprite Mint was featured on a main road in Lahore and was captured and shared by a user on social media. The post has ever since gained attraction on social media and the public is debating about the mistake. From calling it an intentional marketing strategy to spark a discussion on social media to an honest mistake by the workers, the post has become an interesting comment fest.

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Reactions to The Post

The netizens’ reactions to the post have been comedic, to say the least. While many were calling out the workers for being not paid enough for the job to call them out for working while fasting, the comments section had all kinds of things to say about the instance.

Meanwhile, many users reported that this is known as a negative marketing campaign and is done to contradict the era of a meme without having to generate an actual meme for the campaign.

Take a look at some of the hilarious comments below.

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What are your thoughts about the upside-down billboard for Sprite? Share your reviews in the comments below.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series: Here Are The Leaks

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is the latest tablet from the South Korean tech giant, Samsung. The company has not officially announced the tablet yet, but there have been numerous leaks about its specifications and features. Here are some leaks surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series and what we can expect from the tablet.

Design

According to the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series will have a similar design to its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S8. The tablet is expected to have a slim and lightweight design, making it easy to carry around. There are also rumors that the tablet will have an under-display camera, which means that the front-facing camera will be hidden under the screen. This would give the tablet a more seamless design and a larger screen-to-body ratio.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series may not be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - NotebookCheck.net News
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Display

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to come in two sizes – an 11-inch model and a 12.4-inch model. Both models are expected to have a Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making them ideal for watching videos and playing games. The tablets are also expected to have a high screen resolution, providing sharp and clear images.

Performance

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, which is currently one of the most powerful processors on the market. The tablet is also expected to come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There are also rumors that the tablet will have a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the storage capacity.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to have a dual-camera setup on the back, with a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The tablet is also expected to have an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, which will be used for selfies and video calls.

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to have a large battery capacity, which should provide long-lasting battery life. The tablet is rumored to have a 10,090mAh battery, which is larger than the battery in its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S8.

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 launch has reportedly been postponed - SamMobile
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to come with Android 12 out of the box, which is the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system. The tablet is also expected to come with Samsung’s One UI 4.0 user interface, which is designed to provide a seamless user experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is shaping up to be an impressive tablet, with a powerful processor, a high-quality display, and a long-lasting battery. The tablet is also expected to have a slim and lightweight design, making it easy to carry around. While these leaks are not official and may be subject to change, they provide an exciting glimpse into what we can expect from the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. We look forward to seeing the official announcement from Samsung in the coming months.

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Moin Khan Praises Shaheen Shah Afridi But Also Has Concerns

Source: Cricket Times

Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has praised the rising star Shaheen Shah Afridi, but he also has concerns about his development as a player. In a recent interview, Moin Khan backed Afridi as the future captain of the Pakistani cricket team. However, he also expressed concern over Afridi’s workload management and the lack of senior players to support him in the team.

Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the most talented and exciting young players in world cricket. He made his debut for Pakistan in 2018 and has since gone on to establish himself as a crucial member of the team. The left-arm fast bowler has already taken over 70 wickets in just 22 Test matches and has impressed with his performances in all formats of the game.

Pak vs SL: Shaheen Afridi's MRI report being reviewed by medical staff
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Moin Khan, who himself played for Pakistan between 1990 and 2004, believes that Afridi has the potential to become one of the best captains Pakistan has ever had. However, he also acknowledges that there are challenges that come with leading a team at such a young age.

Workload Management 

One of the biggest concerns Moin Khan has about Afridi’s development as a player is his workload management. Afridi is still very young and has already played a lot of cricket for Pakistan. Moin believes that it is important to manage Afridi’s workload carefully to ensure that he doesn’t burn out too quickly.

Another concern that Moin has is the lack of senior players in the Pakistan team to support Afridi. As a young captain, Afridi will need the guidance and support of his more experienced teammates. However, the current Pakistan team is relatively inexperienced, and there are not many senior players who can help him.

Despite these concerns, Moin Khan remains optimistic about Afridi’s future. He believes that the young fast bowler has all the qualities required to become a successful captain. Afridi has already shown great leadership skills on the field and has impressed with his ability to think on his feet.

Shaheen Afridi credits 'great team work' for Lahore Qalandars PSL victory
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Pressure handling capability is the key

Moin Khan also believes that Afridi’s success as a captain will depend on how well he is able to handle the pressure and expectations that come with the role. As the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Afridi will be under a lot of scrutiny from fans and the media. Moin Khan believes that Afridi will need to remain focused and level-headed if he is to succeed.

Shaheen Shah Afridi is a hugely talented young player who has the potential to become one of the best captains Pakistan has ever had. However, there are concerns about his workload management and the lack of senior players in the team to support him. As Afridi continues to develop as a player, it will be interesting to see how he handles the challenges of leading the Pakistan cricket team.

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The Advanced Prayer Mats At The Two Holy Mosque Have Amazing Features

Hi-tech prayer mats can refer to prayer mats that incorporate technology, such as sensors or electronic components, to enhance the prayer experience. At the two Holy Mosques (Al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina), prayer mats have been introduced that have been designed with modern technology to provide additional features. These carpets are designed in Saudi Arabia to meet certain criteria and technical specifications so that they can meet the needs of pilgrims and visitors.

The high-tech prayer mats have been equipped with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) system to facilitate the worshippers while praying. Around 25,000 of these mats placed in Masjid-e-Nabawi, have an RFID chip installed which is linked to an electronic system. This system contains information about the carpets’ manufacture date, use history, location, and timing of washing.

The RFID system helps the authorities to identify and automate the process of identification of such mat which needs cleaning and washing at their due time.

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Advanced Technology Prayer Mats Manufacturing

The mats are composed of a unique cloth that is 16 millimeters thick, the ideal density to keep worshippers comfortable while they are praying.

A pure acrylic yarn with a height of 14 millimeters and 575,000 knots per square meter is also used to cover the mats. The mats are the perfect fit for the mosque because of their extended lifespan and low maintenance requirements.

The Makkah’s director of carpet cleaning, Jaber Ahmed Al-Wada’ani, revealed to Arab News last year that the production of the new floor coverings took 11 months.

“In the past, the carpets of the Makkah Grand Mosque used to be imported from Germany, Belgium, and Lebanon for so many years. From 1999 to 2000, carpet importing was stopped, and the first batch of carpets was established in the Makkah factory,” he said.

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“These carpets are made from 100 percent pure acrylic yarn. The pile weighs 400 grams, and its height reaches 14 millimeters. The total height of one carpet is 16 millimeters.”

Cleaning & Maintenance 

Cleaning and maintenance issues are continuously observed, and personnel at the mosque routinely sweep, sterilize, and perfume all the carpets during a 24-hour cycle.

The carpets, which have a characteristic moss green tone, undergo several cleaning processes throughout the year as the laundry provides the Grand Mosque with 2,000 fresh carpets each week.

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Twitter’s Bird Has Flown Away And People Are Freaking Out!

Elon Musk just removed the iconic and legendary Twitter blue bird logo. He instead replaced it with a meme of cryptocurrency. The Doge dog meme now appears on the top left corner when you open Twitter. Elon Musk confirmed the update while posting a conversation and responding “as promised”. The new logo is now the Shiba Inu dog meme, which is also the logo of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. However, the change to Doge is only visible on the web version of Twitter and not on the Twitter app yet.

The “Doge” is a viral meme that shows a Shiba Inu dog that became globally popular on the Internet in 2013. Basically, a Doge is a picture of a Shiba Inu dog with silly captions that capture the Doge’s thoughts at that moment. But, because the Shiba Inu dog is not fluent in the English language, these captions are normally grammatically incorrect, which in itself, adds to the humor of the meme. Now, funnily it is also the Twitter logo.

As soon as the changes were made, Twitter users went into a frenzy and all that could be seen were memes. Here have a look.

Fortunately, the Doge coins sale went up massively after the logo was changed. Dogecoin was a cryptocurrency created by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. It was first decided to create a payment system as a “joke”, making fun of the wild speculation in cryptocurrencies at the time. However now it is considered both the first “meme coin”, and, more specifically, the first “dog coin”.

What do you think about this? Did you like the blue bird Twitter or this new Doge logo? Let us know in the comments below.

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Have Nosy Friends? WhatsApp To Launch A Private Chat Feature

We’ve all had that one friend that takes our phones to either call someone or take a picture and then somehow “accidentally” ends up in our WhatsApp. And when asked, they act all clueless. However, in the little time, that one annoying friend sees something or some chat that we might not want anyone to see, especially not them. But what happens? They see it and they start annoying us about it or much worse they take screenshots and send them to themselves. Then they probably torture us for the rest of our lives.

The simple solution to this problem could be to push that friend in front of a coming train, but for obvious reasons that might be the easiest and most satisfying thing to do but not the nicest. So, instead of doing that, you can hide your WhatsApp chats from everyone.

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WhatsApp users can now lock and hide their WhatsApp chats and once that chat has been locked or hidden it can then only be seen in the locked category in the WhatsApp settings. To access the chat you might need your fingerprint or face unlock if you are an iPhone user or if you are an Android user you might need your passcode. However, if one of your friends does get to your hidden chats, and since they will be unable to access it, the only option they will have is to clear the chat to open it.

Similarly, this also means that if you end up forgetting your passcode or somehow lose your fingers, you will also have to clear the chat to access it. One more thing is that all media and photos shared between you and your locked chats will not be saved on your phone automatically. You will have to save them separately.

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According to Meta, this feature is still in the works and may take some time to launch. So, this upcoming feature will now prevent that one nosy friend from reading and peeking at your messages, and through this feature, media files such as photos and videos sent in a locked chat won’t be saved in the phone’s gallery automatically. So even if someone does get into your phone’s gallery, you’ll still be safe.

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Indian Textbook Featuring Babar Azam Triggers Indians

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The recent controversy surrounding an Indian textbook featuring Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam has sparked a heated debate among the Indian public. While some have defended the inclusion of Azam in the textbook as a way to recognize his achievements in the sport, others have criticized the move as inappropriate and unnecessary.

Textbook features Azam as one of the top cricketers 

The textbook in question is a standard 12th grade history book, which features a brief mention of Babar Azam as one of the world’s top cricketers. The inclusion of Azam’s name in the book has drawn criticism from some Indians, who see it as an attempt to glorify a Pakistani athlete and promote a pro-Pakistan agenda.

Proponents of including Azam in the textbook argue that he is one of the most successful cricketers in the world today, and that his achievements deserve recognition. They also point out that cricket is a sport that is loved by people on both sides of the India-Pakistan border, and that it is not uncommon for Indian cricket fans to admire Pakistani players.

However, critics of the move argue that it is inappropriate to feature a Pakistani athlete in an Indian textbook, particularly given the tense relationship between the two countries. They argue that the move is likely to be seen as a political statement, and that it could further strain the already fragile relationship between India and Pakistan.

Here are some reactions of triggered Indians:

The role of sports in national unity 

The controversy over the textbook has also sparked a broader debate about the role of sports in promoting national unity and identity. Many Indians see cricket as a symbol of their national identity, and are proud of the country’s rich cricketing heritage. However, others argue that promoting a narrow, exclusionary vision of national identity based on sport is ultimately divisive, and that it is important to recognize the contributions of athletes from all backgrounds and countries.

What is Babar Azam doing in an Indian textbook? - Pakistan Observer
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Despite the controversy surrounding the textbook, it is clear that Babar Azam is one of the most talented and successful cricketers in the world today. Born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1994, Azam made his debut for the Pakistani national team in 2015, and has since become one of the team’s most dependable batsmen. He has scored over 6,000 runs in international cricket, with a batting average of over 50, and has been named as one of the top 10 ODI batsmen in the world by the ICC.

While some Indians may not be comfortable with the inclusion of Babar Azam in an Indian textbook, it is important to recognize his achievements as a cricketer. In a world where sports can sometimes be a source of division and conflict, it is heartening to see athletes from different countries and backgrounds coming together to compete and inspire us all. As the controversy over the textbook shows, however, it is also important to recognize that sports can sometimes be a sensitive issue, and that we need to tread carefully when it comes to promoting national identity through sport.

What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments below.

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Hazim Bangwar Reveals Plans For North Nazimabad

Hazim Bangwar is the current Assistant Commissioner of North Nazimabad. He previously was the talk of the town when he got elected as Assistant Commissioner. People were curious about how Hazim Bangwar got to the position he was given his background. By profession, he is a popular singer and songwriter having written songs for Hollywood musicians including Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande.

After his elections, many people were waiting to see if Hazim Bangwar would fall true to his words. Recently, Hazim Bangwar appeared in an interview where he revealed his plans for North Nazimabad and its road structure. Here have a look at the video.

Over the years, North Nazimabad has become a densely populated residential area with a poor road structure that has been a cause of concern for residents. The roads are very narrow and congested and jam-packed during traffic hours. Moreover, the quality of the road infrastructure is extremely poor, with numerous potholes and uneven surfaces making it difficult to navigate the area.

These road conditions not only lead to long and exhausting travel but also pose a serious threat to the safety of drivers and pedestrians both. Despite the growing population and increased traffic in the area, there has been little effort made to improve the road infrastructure in North Nazimabad, leaving people frustrated.

Hazim Bangwar stated in his interview that to fix the roads in North Nazimabad, renovation of the water and sewage pipelines is necessary first. He told the child who interviewed him that in North Nazimabad, the underground water and sewage lines are the main problem. Without fixing that first, he cannot move on to fixing the roads, because then it is only a matter of time before they start seeing problems again.

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WatchOS 10: Apple’s Next Biggest Watch Update

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With the release of the WatchOS 10 update, Apple has brought a significant amount of new features and enhancements to its smartwatch. This latest update brings a host of improvements to the WatchOS platform, including improved Siri integration, a new app dock, and a range of customizable watch faces. Here’s a closer look at the key features of WatchOS 10:

Improved Siri Integration

One of the most significant enhancements in WatchOS 10 is the improved integration of Siri. With this update, Apple has made Siri even more capable on the Apple Watch. The new Siri app can now offer more detailed and relevant information, and it can also be activated using the “Hey Siri” voice command. Additionally, Siri can now be used to send messages and make phone calls directly from the watch.

New App Dock

Another major enhancement in WatchOS 10 is the introduction of a new app dock. The new dock provides quick access to frequently used apps, making it easier than ever to access your favorite apps. You can customize the dock to display the apps you use most frequently, and you can also swipe between different app pages using the Digital Crown.

Apple will make big interface changes in watchOS 10 | AppleInsider
Source: AppleInsider

Customizable Watch Faces:

WatchOS 10 also brings a range of customizable watch faces to the Apple Watch. With these new watch faces, you can choose from a variety of different styles and colors to create a watch face that’s uniquely your own. You can also add complications to your watch face, which allow you to display information from your favorite apps directly on the watch face.

New Fitness Features

watchOS 10: Concept imagines – new features for fitness and more
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For fitness enthusiasts, WatchOS 10 also brings a range of new features to the Apple Watch. These features include a new Breathe app that helps you to relax and focus on your breathing, as well as a new Activity app that provides more detailed information on your daily activity levels. The updated Workout app also includes new features such as the ability to track your swimming workouts and the ability to share your activity with friends.

Messaging Enhancements

watchOS 7 adds significant personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch - Apple
Source: Apple

Finally, WatchOS 10 also includes a range of messaging enhancements. The updated Messages app now includes rich notifications that allow you to preview and respond to messages directly from your watch. You can also use Scribble to write messages directly on the watch face, and you can use Digital Touch to send sketches and heartbeats to your friends.

WatchOS 10 is a significant update to Apple’s smartwatch platform, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to the Apple Watch. From improved Siri integration to customizable watch faces and new fitness features, this update has something for everyone. If you’re an Apple Watch user, be sure to download WatchOS 10 today to take advantage of all the great new features it has to offer.

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Artist Uses AI To Create Images Of Celebrities After Losing Everything

An AI image generator is a type of artificial intelligence algorithm that is capable of generating realistic images based on specific inputs or training data. These generators use techniques like machine learning and neural networks to create images that look like they were created by humans.

AI image generators have a wide range of applications, including in the entertainment industry for creating visual effects and animations, in the gaming industry for generating realistic environments and characters, and in the design industry for generating unique graphics and designs. Additionally, these generators can be used for scientific research, such as generating realistic simulations for scientific experiments and medical simulations.

Over time artists have been using these AI image generators to predict certain instances and people in different scenarios. These hyperrealist images are amazing but often downright creepy.

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Celebrity Images By AI 

An artist has used an AI image generator to create images of celebrities to show how they would look if they were poor. The artists used the mid-journey artificial intelligence tool to create these highly realistic images. The images showed celebrities living in Brazilian favelas had they been poor.

Take a look at these interesting pictures below.

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Image source: Instagram

Different types of AI image generators include Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks (DCGANs). GANs are perhaps the most popular type of AI image generator, which consists of two neural networks: a generator and a discriminator. The generator is responsible for creating images, and the discriminator is responsible for determining whether the images are real or fake. These networks work together to create increasingly realistic peices of art.

While AI image generators have made significant advancements in recent years, they still have limitations and may produce images that are not always accurate or appropriate. Therefore, it is important to use them responsibly and with human oversight to ensure the output meets ethical and legal standards.

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Professionals In Public Sector Finance Are Crucial In Sustainability And Climate Change

In Lahore, April 3, 2023, public sector financial workers are essential to addressing sustainability and climate change challenges. According to the Global Talent Trends poll by the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), three out of four respondents from the public sector believe accountants will have a greater role in helping organizations address this agenda in the future.

The ACCA’s inaugural Global Talent Trends Survey 2023 offers a distinctive and crucial perspective on how people currently feel about working in the finance profession in one of the largest studies ever conducted throughout the accountancy industry. Many of the challenges faced by finance professionals in the public sector are similar to those of the larger profession, but there are some variations as well.

Seven important talent trends for the public sector were identified by ACCA’s research. They are:

1. Wage pressure is being fueled by inflation: More than any other industry, the public sector is concerned about how growing costs will affect compensation.

2. Hybrid work is still evolving; compared to the private sector, a much smaller percentage of public sector employees use remote and hybrid working arrangements. Compared to 57% across all sectors, 71% of financial professionals in the public sector work only from offices.

3. Managing burnout must be a top focus; just over half of finance professionals in the public sector (52%) think their employers do not prioritize employee mental health.

4. The public sector respondents indicated a similar amount of mobility to the average of all sectors, suggesting that mobility is generating a potential skill shortage. Yet, among those who intend to change jobs, 4 out of 10 public sector finance professionals anticipate moving internally in the next two years, compared to 5 out of 10 who anticipate moving externally.

5. Technology is empowering, but training is essential: 88% of public sector workers want more technology training because they understand how technology can help financial professionals contribute more value. But 40% worry that technology will completely or partially replace their job.

6. While inclusiveness is strong, social mobility perceptions are more concerning: 61% of financial professionals in the public sector believe their organization is inclusive (compared to 68% of all sectors), while 49% of all sectors (including the public) believe that a less affluent background is a barrier to advancement.

7. Accounting offers career security in uncertain times. Public sector financial professionals rank the opportunity to earn a professional degree (38%), having a job that matters (27%), and having the power to change the world (23%), above all other sectors, which received scores of 33%, 23%, and 17%, respectively.

Jamie Lyon, head of skills, sectors, and technology at ACCA, said: “Developing the talent of tomorrow is one of the top priorities for the accountancy profession, especially in the public sector. ACCA’s inaugural annual talent trends survey ensures the voice of those working in the profession – including the public sector – is heard and that the profession helps create a working environment where today’s professionals thrive and where tomorrow’s talent wants to be.” 

The report outlines how ACCA assists employers, students, members, and the larger public sector in addition to offering insightful information.

Mark Johnson, senior subject manager, public sector, ACCA, said: “These findings have important implications for public sector employers as they seek to retain and attract finance professionals to careers in the sector. While the sector faces its challenges, those working in accountancy and finance in the public sector see the ability to make a real difference in people’s lives as a key aspect of their roles. This new report is intended to support a workforce of vibrant and dynamic public sector finance professionals to drive through essential public financial management reforms.”

“The timing of this research is appropriate for Pakistan, considering the growing emphasis on professionalization, technology-driven value creation, and green budgeting in the public sector. These are recognized as crucial elements in achieving a significant improvement in public sector financial management,” stated Assad Hameed Khan, head of ACCA Pakistan.

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TikTok Reveals New Way Of Updating Videos On The For You Page

Popular short-video platform TikTok has announced a new feature that will go live in Pakistan on April 3rd and will let users refresh their For You feed if they think their recommendations are no longer useful. This new function is a part of TikTok’s continued initiatives to guarantee its consumers a good viewing experience while also promoting self-expression.

Users of TikTok can discover a variety of content, producers, communities, and businesses thanks to the For You feed feature. The recommendations of others, however, occasionally don’t seem fresh or don’t offer enough diversity. To prevent this, TikTok is introducing a feature that enables users to update the content that is recommended to them in the For You stream, giving the impression that they have newly joined the platform. Then, depending on fresh interactions, the recommendation engine will suggest more content.

The option to filter out videos that include particular hashtags or phrases from their For You feeds, skip upcoming films from a specific creator, or even turn off a certain sound are just a few of the content controls that TikTok users already have to customize their experience. Users’ previously enabled settings and any accounts they have followed will not be affected by turning on the refresh option.

TikTok always strives to make watching fun while also employing a variety of security measures to protect its site. For example, TikTok filters out content with complex or inappropriate themes from teen accounts and removes it from accounts that break its rules. It also prevents offensive content from being recommended into For You feeds and minimizes recommendations of topics that could be harmful if repeatedly viewed.

Making sure the variety of products surfaced to a viewer isn’t too limited or repeated is an inherent challenge of any recommendation system. To prevent this difficulty, TikTok is working to develop a system that incorporates a range of subjects. TikTok strives to avoid giving users the content they have already seen and normally won’t display two videos in a row from the same producer or that share the same sound.

TikTok is aware that users express themselves in a variety of ways on the app, including when they’re depressed or going through a trying time in their lives. In light of this, TikTok’s strategy is to delete content that encourages or glorifies self-harm or other practices while permitting recovery- or educational-focused content, with restrictions on how frequently such content is eligible for a recommendation.

TikTok has improved its systems with more than 15 updates over the past year, extending to accommodate more languages. This work is being led by its trust and safety and product teams. It is informed by academic research and expert consultation, including the Boston Children’s Hospital in the US and the International Association for Suicide Prevention.
In an effort to provide users with a richer discovery experience, TikTok will keep making these efforts. The platform is committed to giving its community a friendly setting for self-expression as well as a fun atmosphere.

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Netizens Lose Their Cool After Meera Jee Films Herself Praying

Meera is being faced with severe backlash by netizens and it is all for the right reasons. The actress was spotted filming a video of herself while praying in Madina and it is downright disrespectful and insulting.

Meera Jee In Madina 

The house of controversy, Meera, shared a video with her fans where she was seen offering a prayer in Madina. In the video, she proceeds to go down in sujood and then gets up all while holding a camera in her hand. Meanwhile, she is also filming people who are praying respectfully in the queue. The video shows everything that is wrong with the world of social media and how such honorable and designated holy places are not left alone anymore.

Here’s the video from Meera’s visit to Madina:

From intrusion of privacy to filming without consent that too while offering prayers are some of the many reasons why this video is in such bad taste.

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Netizens React To The Video 

The audience’s backlash was predictable and obvious given that the act itself was derogatory. Netizens shared their two cents about the whole situation and mocked the actress for being either utterly naive or stupid.

Image source: Instagram

Image source: Instagram

From calling her out for showing off her Umrah to sharing clips of people without their permission, netizens made sure to share their stance about how this act is disturbing and shameless on a whole new level.

Have you seen the video? What are your thoughts about the whole facade? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Twitter Slams Shoaib Malik On Sania Mirza’s Absence

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza are one of the most talked about couples in both the Pakistani celebrity industry and the Indian Pakistani industry because of their ethnicities. The two superstars got married on the 10th of April in 2010. It was a love marriage that made headlines globally.

They then had a son in 2018 and named him Izhaan. Ever since fans on both sides of the border have always been excited to see the couple together at different events that followed. Despite the infamous rivalry between India and Pakistan, both have been seen in each other’s countries on different occasions.

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However, recently fans have been speculating that the two may have parted ways since they’re not seen much with each other anymore. Neither at events nor on each other’s social media platforms. Here is a video of Shoaib Malik with his son that he posted on Instagram. This made many followers wonder where Sania was. Have a look at the video first.

Here are some comments from the post. Here have a look.

While many fans were being intrusive, many just simply showed encouragement for Shoaib Malik and his efforts of being a good father. One user commentated, “Often a rare sight seeing Pakistani fathers doing things like these with their children. Shoaib Bhai you are setting an example.” 

But the question of the couple’s separation is still left unattended. Or maybe it does not need to be attended at all. It has now become the habit of the Pakistani audience to nitpick on every single thing. There have been times when fans have overstepped boundaries. Similarly not many but few celebrities have also stated to speak up about how grateful they are for their fans but sometimes they find this behavior very rude and offensive.

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Something similar has happened previously as well. In the mid of February this year, Sania Mirza announced her retirement from tennis. In honor of that, she held a retirement bash but surprisingly, Shoaib Malik was nowhere to be seen. Fans once again lost their cool and started to claim that the couple might have broken up. So this sort of backlash isn’t new at this point but does that make it right?

Let us know in the comments below.

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Arslan Ash Triumphs as Tekken 7 Champion at Evo Japan 2023

Online gaming and e-gaming are now one of the most popular sports in Pakistan, with a vast majority of Pakistan’s population being youngsters, online gaming like PUBG and Free Fire have fanbases that have grown majorly over the years. However, most people do not know about the Pakistani gaming champion, Arslan Ash.

Arslan Siddique, more popularly known as Arslan Ash, is a world-famous player of Tekken, a fighting game produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment. He is from Pakistan. Arslan is known as one of the best Tekken players globally and is recognized for playing a significant role in raising the profile of the Pakistani Tekken community.

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Tekken (鉄拳), published and developed by Namco, is a fighting game that debuted in 1994 in arcade format and was later adapted to PlayStation in 1995. Critics responded positively to the game which served as the first installment of the well-known Tekken series. The sequel, Tekken 2, was subsequently launched in 1995. Tekken is popular because it is different from many other fighting games. It was the first game that had taken away focus from “special moves” to kicks and punches strung together in creative means in order to cause massive damage.

This year, the competition was held between March 31 and April 2 with over 5,000 attendees. The breakdown of prize money in each game is listed below:

• 1st: ¥1,000,000 (Est. $7529.90 USD)

• 2nd: ¥400,000 (Est. $3011.96 USD)

• 3rd: ¥200,000 (Est. $1505.98 USD)

• 4th: ¥120,000 (Est. $903.59 USD)

• 5th-6th: ¥80,000 (Est. $602.39 USD)

• 7th-8th: ¥60,000 (Est. $451.79 USD)

Arslan Ash, once again, won the Tekken 7 tournament title at the EVO Japan 2023. He played the character named Zafina and defeated KDF | Meo-IL played by a contestant called Geese. The score came to 3-0 after which Ash won the title at the tournament final on Friday. Here are the results of Tekken 7. Have a look.

Arslan (Zafina) also beat Varrel | Rangchu (Panda) with a score of 3-2 in the winner’s final. In the winners’ semi-final, Arslan (Zafina) won against KDF | Meo-IL (Geese) with a score of 2-1. Here are the full Tekken 7 results according to the positions.

1. FATE | Arslan Ash (Zafina, Kunimitsu)

2. KDF | Meo-IL (Geese)

3. Varrel | Rangchu (Julia, Panda)

4. Watanabe (Eliza)

5. Gken (Josie)

5. UYU | LowHigh (Shaheen, Steve)

7. Mulgold (Claudio, Fahkumram)

7. Saint (Jack-7)

Being the owner of three EVO champion titles in Tekken 7 is definitely not an easy task. Arslan even tweeted about hard it was for him to win the game and get the title for his nation but he still pulled through.

Here are some of the reactions Arslan got from Twitter users.

What do you think about Arslan Ash’s wins? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mira Murati: The Maverick Changing The Game In AI

Who is Mira Murati? Is a woman the mind behind OpenAI ChatGPT? Keep reading to find out all about Mira Murati.

ChatGPT is now the most talked about and hyped topic in the world. It is safe to say that ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. It is not new to read about one of this AI bot’s amazing wonders every day. Mira Murati is one of the senior executives at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. To be precise she is the CTO, and Chief Technology Officer and handles all the tech-savvy work that makes our lives so easier.

She was also associated with Tesla previously where she handled the Model X project. Murati’s efforts with AI came into execution in 2013, upon her joining Tesla. In 2016, she joined Leap Motion to contribute to the startup’s augmented reality platform aimed at replacing keyboards.

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Mira Murati heads a huge team of 375 people. She is a very crucial part of the development of ChatGPT since billions of dollars worth of investment by major companies is at stake. Mira Murati is Albanian by nationality. She has a bachelor’s degree from Theyer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. Her passion for technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and engineering sparked at a young age.

She has always had an unwavering curiosity, commitment, and determination to enhance her abilities, which has eventually driven her to pursue such groundbreaking achievements at the age of just 35. Mira has contributed relentlessly to pioneering work on ChatGPT.

With her guidance and leadership, the ChatGPT team used machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop a state-of-the-art model that has the capability of comprehending and producing human-like text. Fun fact: Murati’s favorite film features a renegade AI that eliminates all life. It is the “2001’s A Space Odyssey”. 

Mira Murati says, “The technology that we will build along the way will be incredibly useful to humans in solving very hard problems.” Although she has faith in OpenAI’s abilities, Murati does not agree with the OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s curiosity in investigating the notion of sentient AGI. What will happen is yet to be seen but one thing is sure that anyone can surely agree after seeing the huge global success ChatGPT has proved to be.

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Restaurants That Are Offering Delicious Sehri Buffets In Karachi

We all tend to gather up for our usual iftar and dinner feasts during Ramadan. While the culture of sehri get-togethers is gaining momentum, you can now enjoy sehri at your favorite restaurants in Karachi.

If you are planning to indulge in a hearty meal, check out these sehri buffet options in Karachi.

1. Chaupal 

Chaupal is another cult favorite restaurant for the sehri buffet in Karachi. The extensive iftar dinner menu is also available during sehri including breakfast options with a variety of artisanal bread and egg options.

Charges: Rs.1770+tax

Location: Dha & Karsaz 

2. Clock Tower 

Clock Tower – food bazaar is a food bazaar in its true essence. With a variety of options in different cuisines from around the world, clock tower’s sehri buffet has been a hit since it started.

Charges: Rs.1480+tax

Location: Seaview 

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3. Lal-Qila

Lal-Qila’s sehri buffet is starting on 8th April with its signature dishes and menus. You can avail the offer at very economical charges and enjoy a wide variety of cuisines and dishes including Lal’s signature menu.

Charges: Rs.1490+ tax 

Location: Karsaz

4. Big Tree House 

Big Tree House has introduced its sehri buffet option this year. While the variety of options might be limited on the menu. The reasonable prices and the quality of food makes every penny worth it.

Charges: Rs.1695+tax

Location: Clifton 

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Honda Car Plant Shutdown Extended Due To Import Restrictions

Ever since the country has been facing an extreme downfall in the economy, the automotive industry is facing continuous hurdles with no solutions to be found. Recently, Honda Atlas announced that they have extended their production shutdown by an additional 15 days. Pakistan is currently facing a severe economic crisis, with high inflation, low foreign reserves, and a large budget deficit. The COVID-19 pandemic has further worsened the situation, leading to increased unemployment and a decline in economic growth.

Here is the official notice that they came out with to notify their consumers and all other related parties:

The delay is because of a supply chain disruption due to Pakistan’s economic decline, as well as limitations on the imports of CKD and raw materials, according to the official notification. The most recent production break took place from March 9 until March 31. This means that Honda will have a car assembly shutdown in Pakistan for 38 days by the time this one is over. This also means that Honda will suffer a huge loss and will take major hits as far as revenue is concerned. However, they might be able to cover the losses later. But if Pakistan’s economy remains to stay in a default state like it is currently, they might not be able to recover.

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Sealed First-Gen iPhone Up For Auction With Rare ‘Lucky You’ Sticker

The first generation iPhone was introduced by Apple Inc. in 2007 and was a revolutionary device that changed the smartphone market. It had a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a 2-megapixel camera, and 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB of storage. It was also the first iPhone to run on Apple’s iOS operating system. If you are one for collecting vintage pieces, then you might be able to get your hands on it.

First-Gen iPhone Auction

An original, sealed First-Gen iPhone will be up for auction on Thursday. And if you are lucky to get your hands on it, then you sure are in luck because it sports Apple’s “Lucky you” sticker on the box. The auction which is estimated to be $40,000 to $60,000 by Wright in Chicago features a similar handset, model A1203 from 2007.

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X-Ray Of iPhone Box 

While part of the package’s plastic wrapping has a small hole, the iPhone isn’t in mint condition. X-ray images from Fox-White Art & Antique Appraisals show that the box’s contents are all there.

This rare, factory-sealed first-generation iPhone comes to Wright via Donald Gajadhar of Fox-White Art & Antique Appraisals.

“It slowly dawned on me when I held this boxed Apple cellphone,” says Gajadhar.

“My client not only had an unopened cellphone, but a truly unique version. A Willy Wonka, ‘24 karat’ Golden Ticket. Indeed, the present lot features an upside-down Apple logo sticker bearing the words “lucky you.”

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In February, a factory-sealed original iPhone was able to sell for $63,000, much more than the anticipated price of $50,000. It’s worth noting that some buyers may be interested in purchasing a first generation iPhone for its historical significance and rarity rather than for its practical use. Therefore, the value of a first generation iPhone may continue to increase over time as it becomes more of a collector’s item.

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