The results of the first annual examination for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part I and II have been formally released by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). Students who took part in the exams that were held in March and April of this year have three options for viewing their results, according to the federal board. If candidates provided a mobile phone number on their admissions form, they would get an SMS with their results. Additionally, results are available for viewing online at www.fbise.edu.pk, the FBISE’s official website. Sending an SMS will allow those who did not…
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Finance Secretary Chaudhry Imdad Ullah Bosal informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday that the unemployment rate in Pakistan has increased to 10.3 percent. The Secretary of Finance briefed the panel with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, stating that the ILO projects the unemployment rate for 2024 to be 8.2 percent, while the World Bank forecasts it at 10.3 percent. The rate is estimated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be 8%. In the meanwhile, the unemployment rate was last reported by the Pakistan Labor Force Survey to be 6.3% in 2020–21. The secretary told the panel…
Specifically designed to enhance its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts, YouTube revealed a slew of new features on Thursday in an attempt to outperform competitors like TikTok and Reels. YouTube’s Chief Product Officer, Johanna Voolich, unveiled six new tools in a video message to creators that would help them in creating their Shorts videos. These features include tools for automatically cutting lengthier movies into shorter ones, as well as creative-sparking elements like a “Add Yours” sticker that invites viewers to add original content that is connected to a creator’s video. Two new features are being added to YouTube Shorts to improve…
Samsung affirms that Bixby is here to stay, notwithstanding reports to the contrary. Later this year, TM Roh, the company’s head of mobile, will unveil a significant update for Bixby that will include the use of generative AI. This implies that Bixby will use Samsung’s own artificial intelligence models to becoming smarter and more powerful. Contrary to earlier rumors, this update—at least initially—won’t entail a collaboration with Google or OpenAI. For consumers who enjoy variety, Samsung has confirmed that it would continue to support many voice assistants on its smartphones. This implies that you may download the ChatGPT app and…
For added account protection, several online services have long provided two-factor authentication (2FA). Not just your password but also a login code is needed for this. These codes can be sent by emails, SMS text messages, or certain applications. It looks like Spotify is finally getting involved, although in a small way. According to reports, a small sample of frequent users is being tested using a simple 2FA method. The user cannot select the code distribution mechanism or activate or deactivate the code in this early version. Users are allegedly unable to modify the feature or select another way at…
ISLAMABAD: To make sure that customs taxes are fully enforced, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave tax officials instructions on Tuesday to do away with corruption in customs operations and remove any needless obstacles in the way of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge machinery. The premier, who was presiding over a meeting concerning the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Pakistan Customs, advocated for the digitization of the tax system in order to stop billions of rupees from being evaded. Additionally, he gave the go-ahead for the authorities to combine all of these initiatives under one roof and carry out…
LAHORE: The majority of Long Distance International (LDI) operators have a 20-year license contract that is about to expire, and they have not yet paid the principle that is overdue for the Universal Service Fund (USF). According to reports, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has requested that they pay the overdue principal payment of Rs24 billion in order for their licenses to be renewed for a further 20 years. The provision of international incoming and outgoing telecom call services is the primary duty of the LDI operators. The licenses of the majority of the ten operators expire in July or…
KARACHI: During the week that concluded on July 5, the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $16 million to $9.405 billion. Up till the conclusion of FY24, the reserves surpassed the $9 billion goal. The central bank has been under IMF pressure to increase its foreign exchange holdings. The SBP controlled the currency rate, limited imports, and reduced the amount of dollars leaving the nation. During the week under examination, the nation’s total foreign exchange reserves came to $14.644 billion. A large chunk of the $5.239 billion comes from commercial banks in this amount.
On Thursday, people remembered Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, one of the finest classical music maestros, who passed away 23 years ago. Salamat Ali Khan, who was raised in Hoshiarpur and was born in 1934, together with his older brother Nazakat Ali Khan, had their classical music debut at the young age of five, guided by their father Ustad Vilayat Ali Khan. He received the Pride of Performance award from the Pakistani government in 1977. In addition, he received Sitara-e-Imtiaz as payment for his musical services. He passed away in Lahore on July 11, 2001.
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told the Senate Standing Committee on Information that all social media sites are operational in the nation, with the exception of “X,” which has been prohibited because of noncompliance. He claimed that the caretaker administration had taken this decision in response to a question from the Senate panel’s chairman, Senator Barrister Ali Zafar. The Ministry of Interior has responded to the Islamabad High Court’s ruling prohibiting the use of X, the old name for Twitter. The minister stated, “The court will make an appropriate decision on the matter.” According to Tarar, there are…
