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26/09/2023

On Tuesday, Pakistan denounced the most recent, foolish, and egregiously disrespectful desecration of the Holy Quran, which occurred in The Hague, the Netherlands, in front of numerous OIC member countries' embassies, including Pakistan. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokeswoman for the Foreign Office, claimed in a press release that the incident was an intentionally provocative and Islamophobic conduct that wounded the feelings of Muslims around the world.

According to her, such behaviours cannot be excused in the name of protest, free speech, or other rights. According to the spokesperson, Pakistan believes that using one's right to free speech entails obligations. Acts that encourage racism and Islamophobia should be aggressively avoided by national governments.
She continued, "It is crucial that the world community speak out against Islamophobia and collaborate to advance interfaith harmony.

The UN General Assembly resolution designating March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, according to the speaker, was voted in such spirit. The representative claimed that the Dutch authorities have been informed of Pakistan's worries. We firmly implore them to be aware of the feelings of Muslims everywhere, including those in Pakistan, and to take proactive measures to stop such cruel and Islamophobic activities, she added.

26/09/2023

On Monday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) offered interest-free loans for female borrowers. The announcement was made at a seminar on "Women Bankability and Banking on Equality" at the Government Polytechnic Institute (GPI) for Women by Fazal Muqeem, Deputy Chief Manager of SBP in Dera Ismail Khan.

According to Muqeem, assisting women in starting their own enterprises will not only make them stronger but also provide them the ability to support their families and give their kids a better education. Muqeem stated that entrepreneurship may hold the answer to addressing the problem of rising costs, which affect everyone but are especially detrimental to those with low incomes. According to him, the government is developing policies with the SBP to help unemployed women find employment and become contributing members of society.

Due to these policies, unemployed women can now open bank accounts and receive interest-free loans up to Rs500,000 just like men. Muhammad Zubair, the assistant director, asked everyone to adopt digital technology and to file income taxes in order to lessen their tax burden. Sara Khan, the principal of GPI for Women, thanked SBP for helping to develop students' independence. She claimed that this regulation will eventually help a lot of women.

26/09/2023

Authors could file a lawsuit against the AI innovation ChatGPT for "systematic theft." Among the 17 writers who are suing ChatGPT creator Open AI is American novelist George R.R. Martin, known for his epic fantasy novel A Song of Ice and Fire, which was later transformed into the popular HBO series Game of Thrones. 17 authors, including Martin, David Baldacci, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, and others, filed a complaint against the AI generative business earlier this week in the federal court of Manhattan, New York.

The Microsoft-backed Open AI, which includes the most popular ChatGPT AI model, has been accused by the Authors Guild of engaging in "systemic theft on a mass scale" by exploiting their intellectual materials without permission. The lawsuit also claimed that the programme created "an infringing, unauthorized, and detailed outline" for the Game of Thrones prequel A Dawn of Direwolves, including using Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire characters that were already present. The Authors Guild's CEO, Mary Rasenberger, stated in a statement that "it is imperative that we stop this theft in its tracks or we will destroy our incredible literary culture, which feeds many other creative industries in the US."

People who dedicate their careers—and, in some cases, their entire lives—to learning and honing their trade tend to write great novels. Authors must have the ability to decide whether and how generative AI uses their works in order to safeguard our literature, Rasenberger continued. However, a corporate representative denied any such allegations, stating that the company respects "the rights of writers and authors." According to the company's statement, "We're optimistic we will continue to find cooperative ways to help people utilize new technology in a rich content ecosystem." "OpenAI does not want to replace creators," said CEO Sam Altman.

26/09/2023

Avastin injection, which is used to treat diabetic eye disease and other eye issues, was banned on Monday by the caretaker Punjab administration after it resulted in severe eye infections and blindness in a number of patients in Punjab. The injection batch was recalled by the Punjab government over the weekend, and a high-level investigation was mandated while the investigators searched for local injection suppliers. A five-person team under the direction of Dr. Asad Aslam Khan will look into the situation.

According to reports in the local media, at least a dozen people, including Chaudhry Manzoor's brother and a friend, lost their eyesight. In addition, Mohsin Naqvi, the interim chief minister of Punjab, promised swift and severe punishment for those accountable for the accessibility of non-sterile injections while an investigation was ongoing. Additionally, he stated that all afflicted patients would receive free care.

Dr. Nadeem Jan, the provincial health minister, added that a complaint had been filed against the suppliers and that the government had pulled all injections off the market. Officials disclosed that a well-known pharmaceutical company sold and manufactured the Avastin injection.

26/09/2023

A warning has been released by Punjab's Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department as the number of pink eye infections continues to rise in numerous cities throughout the province. According to the agency, the illness is viral and spreads through coughing, sneezing, and touching hands. It also takes eight to 10 days to recover from the illness.

After the virus spread to numerous cities in Sindh, including Karachi, Lahore saw a spike in the number of people suffering with conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the transparent membrane lining the eyelid and eyeball. Increased tear production, eye pain, redness, and itching were all symptoms of the infection. It instructed readers to use any eye drop after consulting with a physician.

All district authorities have also received instructions from the Health Department. In addition to advising people not to touch their eyes without first washing their hands, it also suggested using hand sanitizer. It has been warned against using the products on persons who have pink eye infection. It advised keeping sick people's towels, clothes, and other belongings apart.

20/09/2023

After the virus spread to numerous cities in Sindh, including Sindh, the number of patients with conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the transparent membrane lining the eyelid and eyeball, increased in Punjab's capital city. Pink eye cases are being reported at the Mayo Hospital in Lahore at a rate of 40 to 50 per day, suggesting that the virus is spreading rapidly.

In order to stop the disease from spreading, the hospital administration urged the infected individuals to wear black glasses and adopted other preventative steps. Eye contact with infected individuals has been advised against by ophthalmologists due to the risk of infection. The patients have been instructed to avoid cleaning their eyes with their hands and to keep them clean.

20/09/2023

Weeks after nationwide demonstrations over excessive energy rates, there is still little sign of relief for electricity consumers as Discos have opted to steal approximately Rs25 billion from people who are already paying record food and gasoline costs as a result of the country's economic collapse. Nepra is anticipated to approve another increase in power pricing as individuals are already paying more than Rs50 per unit after previous Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) distribution companies (XWDiscos) attempted to impose an additional fee in October.

According to media sources, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) addressed Nepra about a raise, and a public hearing to consider the petition is scheduled for September 23. The reference gasoline cost, according to CPPA on behalf of XWDiscos, was Rs6.64 per unit, but the actual fuel cost was Rs8.47 per unit. According to the report, approximately 16,000 GWh of electricity were produced in August of this year at a cost of Rs131.91 billion, with transmission losses at 2.87 percent.

Additionally, 7.6 percent of electricity was produced by gas, 17.9 percent by LNG imports, 10 percent by coal, 4.5 percent by imported coal, and 12.79 percent by nuclear fuel. People who are in distress Pakistan's economy is in the worst shape it has been in in recent years, and earlier this month, there were widespread demonstrations against high taxes and increased electricity costs.

20/09/2023

To reduce violations and maintain commuter safety, the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has announced a significant increase in traffic fines. As the highway police are presently undertaking an awareness campaign for the public through mainstream media, social media, and other channels, the revised traffic fines will go into effect on October 1, 2023.

Over speeding Penalties on Highways and Motorways:
•The overspeeding fine has increased from Rs750 to Rs2,500.
•The fine has been raised from Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 1,500 for overtaking.
•Driving at night while employing ineffective lights: The official will now issue a Rs5,000 citation for this offence instead of the previous Rs500 one.
•Negligence and carelessness: The penalty for such offences has been raised from Rs 300 to Rs 1500.
•Driving without a licence: Instead of the previous Rs750 charge, those who operate vehicles without licences will now be subject to a Rs5,000 fine.

New traffic legislation guidelines
New traffic laws have been established by the highway police, and they include penalties for things like the unlawful use of police lights.
•Using unlicensed police lights: Offenders shall be fined Rs. 5,000 for using unlicensed police lights.
•There would be fines of Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,000 for using HID lights and ostentatious licence plates, respectively.
•In a recent meeting of the top motorway police authorities, the traffic fines were amended.

20/09/2023

How rapidly an automobile accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (km/h) fascinates auto enthusiasts. A group of students from Zurich, Switzerland, recently shattered the previous record for the quickest time from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour by developing an electric race car that accomplished the task in just 0.0956 seconds, smashing the old mark. This record exceeded the previous record of 1.46 seconds by a massive margin of 0.504 seconds.

On its YouTube channel, ETH Zurich published a video of the strange record's production procedure. The film includes an interview with the team's captain and female driver Kate Magettii. It also includes their perspectives on how they prepared their exceptionally light electric race car for the competition. The super light electric race car can be seen slicing past the starting line in the world record-breaking video. The teamwork of ETH Zurich students made it possible to break the record. These students worked on it alongside students from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.

20/09/2023

Today, September 20, at 11:30 a.m. (PST), the International Cricket Council (ICC) will debut the eagerly anticipated official anthem of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. "Dil Jashn Bole," the anthem's name, tries to capture the fervour and enthusiasm of one of the most eagerly anticipated sporting events. The song features a star-studded cameo from popular Indian actor Ranveer Singh, which heightens the craze. With Singh's involvement, the song is projected to gain even more fervour and emotion, making it a true celebration of the game.

The ICC officially announced the anthem's distribution on its various social media channels. It did this by publishing a striking poster that highlights Ranveer Singh's participation and shows the anthem's title, "Dil Jashn Bole." Cricket fans from all over the world are eagerly awaiting the release, and social media is buzzing with anticipation. Pritam Chakraborty, a well-known composer, wrote the song.

On October 5 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the defending champions England took on New Zealand in the first game of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Pakistan's first campaign match will be against the Netherlands on October 6 in Hyderabad.

20/09/2023

The PML-N has urged its followers to assemble at Minar-e-Pakistan on October 21 to commemorate party leader Nawaz Sharif's homecoming from London, where he has spent the previous four years living in self-imposed exile. However, Sharif has ordered the top members of the party to greet him at the airport when he returns. Supposedly, Nawaz Sharif's imprisonment at the airport will cause the Minar-e-Pakistan gathering to erupt into a protest.

The former prime minister would address the Minar-e-Pakistan crowd directly, though, provided he was to be given a protected bail. Nawaz will arrive by helicopter from the airport at Minar-e-Pakistan, where PML-N leaders and activists will congregate. After giving a speech at the Minar-e-Pakistan rally, Nawaz Sharif will go to Data Darbar. On the other hand, the PML-N cancelled their meeting with representatives from local governments due to the heavy rain.

Prior to that, party leader Nawaz Sharif had directed Maryam Nawaz, the party's senior vice president and chief organiser, to hold a meeting of all PML-N local body representatives. The local body representatives were scheduled to attend Jati Umra.

19/09/2023

The Pakistani rupee continues to appreciate versus the US dollar in the interbank market, as anticipated. Tuesday's local currency rose against the dollar by Rs1.50 during intraday trading, reaching a price of about Rs294.45 just before midday. The troubled rupee gained Rs5 against the USD earlier this week, closing at Rs290.95.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index increased by 100.68 points, or 0.22 percent, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange began trading on a positive note. It was trading at 45,903.87 levels at the start of the day. As the nation tightened its noose around currency hoarders, signs of economic recovery began to emerge; yet, the record inflation continued to cause problems for those who are already sick of inflation.

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