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Navigating Pakistan's Ethical Crisis

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N avigating Pakistan's Ethical Crisis In recent years, Pakistan has seen a rise in moral deterioration. This issue has infiltrated politics and daily life, raising deep questions about the nation's ethics. Let's examine an incident and see what we may learn from non-Muslims. Astor IV was one of the richest people in the world in 1912. He was also traveling on the Titanic along with servants, a nurse, and his pregnant wife. The Titanic was the most magnificent and unsinkable ship ever. Despite initial reports of slight damage, the Titanic started to sink, which caused a terrible accident. Among those on board was first-class passenger John Jacob. First class passengers were assigned lifeboats as the crisis worsened. Astor secured his maid, wife, and nurse in a lifeboat. Putting his personal safety at risk, he helped children and women onto lifeboats. Refusing to take a seat, Astor stressed the significance of preserving the lives of others. Astor successfully launched lifebo

Top 10 Latest Features in Gmail You Should Be Using

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Top 10 Latest Features in Gmail You Should Be Using Gmail keeps adding new features that make managing emails easier for users. Here are the ten newest features of Gmail that you should use:      1. Smart Compose The newest tool in Gmail is called Smart Compose. It will make writing emails faster and easier. It uses AI to suggest full words as you type, which makes writing emails faster. Smart Compose is a revolutionary tool in Gmail that makes writing emails much better. Using AI not only saves time but also makes sure that communication is consistent and correct. As Google keeps making changes to this feature, it will likely have an even bigger impact on how users feel and how much work they get done. Smart Compose guarantees consistency in tone, lowers keystrokes to save time, guarantees accuracy in tone, and boosts production, therefore lowering errors. For regular emails including appointments and follow-ups especially, it is quite helpful. Available PC and mobile platforms, Smart

Google's Origin Story: Stanford to Silicon Valley

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Google's Origin Story: Stanford to Silicon Valley Google has accomplished what few companies have been able to do: it has associated the company's name with its offering. Some say Google It rather than Search It, even though the individual is looking on Bing rather than Google. The narrative of Google, which started in 1995 while Sergey Brin and Larry Page were working on computer science doctorates at Stanford University, shows the need of passion and diligence. Their rise from college project to worldwide enterprise inspires many entrepreneurs. This venture, 'Backrub,' changed search technology. Their breakthrough was the PageRank algorithm, a revolutionary method that evaluated websites by link quantity and quality. This methodology, which produced more pertinent search results than current ones, marked a significant advancement in search technology, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Page and Brin decided in 1998 to establish a business out of their endeavor.

The Telecom Sector's Role in Pakistan's National Development

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The Telecom Sector's Role in Pakistan's National Development Pakistan's digital world will change a lot with the arrival of 5G technology and the rollout of 4G technology. Better mobile broadband capabilities help many areas, such as schooling, health care, and business. E-government services are made possible by the telecom business. Online tax forms, bill payments, and other services for citizens cut down on wait times caused by bureaucracy and improve government. Smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT) applications depend on the telecom business. Telecom infrastructure is used in projects like the Safe City Project in Islamabad to improve city control and safety. Digital learning is integrated into nearly 75 Islamabad public schools through the "Jazz Smart School Program". It has shown big changes in how engaged students are and how well they learn. Telenor created Easypaisa, which is Pakistan's first bank service that doesn't have any branches. It no

Positive and Negative Features of the Pakistani Federal Budget for 2024–25

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Positive and Negative Aspects of the 2024–25 Pakistani Federal Budget There are both good and bad ideas in Pakistan's Federal Budget for 2024–25. It tries to find a middle ground between smart spending and growth in the economy. Social welfare programs that try to help people who are less wealthy are also getting a lot of money in the budget. The government has promised to improve human capital by giving 15% more money to schooling and health care.  A 20% increase in funding gives infrastructure projects a big boost. This is supposed to create jobs and get the economy going again. On the other hand, the budget also brings up some problems. People might not spend as much money if taxes go up and new taxes are added. Lower income people could be hurt by this. It gets harder to pay back debt when the gap grows to 7.2% of GDP. Reducing essential commodities subsidies could exacerbate inflation, hurting low-income people.  This budget's development and non-development spending incre

How to avoid WhatsApp hacking

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How to avoid WhatsApp hacking An infected WhatsApp video was sent to Jeff Bezos in 2018. Attackers got into Bezos' phone and looked at his personal information using a flaw in WhatsApp media files. This shows the necessity of protecting WhatsApp media files from unauthorized access. Hackers can use the camera, microphone, chats, and SMS without being seen by the user because of this spyware. The WhatsApp app is one of the most used ways to send texts. About 2 billion people around the world use it. Hackers often use it as a starting point for attacks. Knowing and taking steps to safeguard your WhatsApp account from hacking is important given the global concern for privacy and data security. Important Steps for Safety 1. Use two-step verification. Two-step verification makes WhatsApp safer by requiring your phone number and PIN. Use these steps to make it work: Open WhatsApp and go to the settings. Click on Account, then 2FA, and finally click on Turn on. Select a six-digit PIN

Why Hot Tea is Necessary in Hot Summer

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Why Hot Tea is Necessary in Hot Summer Tea is just water mixed with leaves; it is more than a drink. It represents familiarity, tradition, and life events that made one like it. I remember growing up in Swat, where tea was a part of our daily routine. We would drink it on busy streets, in shops, at work, and in our own homes. We call it 'chai.' Tea is an enhanced beverage made with cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon in our region. It is more than just a formality; it symbolized love and a way to connect with others and hear their stories.    Though contradictory, drinking specific types of hot tea in summer is supported by science and tradition. For instance, green tea and herbal teas like peppermint and chamomile have several benefits in summertime. Understanding them can help us understand this conflicting tendency. Sweating and Keeping Your Body Cool Hot tea is good for summertime because it helps keep your body temperature stable. In response to drinking something