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6Jul

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Misc, Trending

IBP Certifications: Summer Session

Registrations for JAIBP Summer Session are now open... The Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) offers various certifications divided into 3 broad stages. Overall, you have to clear 12 courses, including a specialized one in the 3rd stage. You should opt for a specialized subject pertinent to your field. Moreover, different exemptions are also available depending upon your previous qualifications, for e.g. BBA, MBA can claim up to 2 courses exemption. Not to mention that various banks provide reimbursement in the form of bonuses or fee discounts to their employees. Of course, you have to pass the exam for that! For The First Time Candidates: First of all, you make an account, fill, and submit the registration form. Then, fill and submit the form for JAIBP selecting all 4 courses of th...

5Jul

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Trending

Global Corona Virus Cases on record surge: reports WHO

Global Corona Virus Cases spiked by record high as 212,326 were reported in 24 hours says World Health Organization. The Top 3 countries reported highest cases are India, United States and Brazil. Global Corona Virus Cases tally now stands over at 11 Million. Global Corona Virus Cases re on record high toll as India United States of America and Brazil reported record high cases. As the Monsoon season hit India, India records its highest single day spike in Corona Virus confirmed cases. India reported biggest tally of 22,00 single day cases and some 442 deaths. The new epicenter of Virus Cases are Southern and Western India part. Western Indian State of Maharastra which is known of Country's financial capital Mumbai is densely populated area, reported 192 deaths and 6364 cases of Corona...

5Jul

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Appointment of Javed Ghani as FBR Chairman

Javed Ghani as Chairman FBR is the news of the moment. Since the Imran Khan led PTI government took charge, this is the fourth change in the FBR amid ambitious tax collection targets. Government of Pakistan replaces Nausheen Javed and announces appointment of Javed Ghani as Chairman FBR. Government of Pakistan assigned Muhammad Javed Ghani, additional charge of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue. Notification was issued by Establishment Division was issued earlier yesterday over appointment of Javed Ghani as Chairman FBR for a period of three months. The Notification stated that the Govt. has assigned him additional charge as Chairperson FBR for a period of three months or till the posting of a regular chairman FBR whichever is earlier. Muhammad Javed Ghani is BPS-22 officer of Pakistan...

25Jun

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Health is Wealth, Trending

Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

As far as spread of diseases like corona virus is concerned there is nothing better than to stay clean. Washing Hands with soap and clean water for 20 seconds after regular intervals is not practical at all the times. Use of a good hand sanitizer is highly recommended. As different brands sale sanitizers, but whats better than to make one for your self. Here is how to make your own hand sanitizer. Amid the spread of noval corona virus, in US, Europe and Asian Countries, Stores ran out of hand sanitizers stock. No once can find a trusted branded one at online stores as well. As per Center of Disease Control and Prevention, A good and effective hand sanitizer is that which contain a minimum of 60% Alcohol. Before You make your own hand sanitizer, Please make sure that The place is...

24Jun

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Tech, Trending

iPhone XS Max on Sale with Full Warranty in 2020

In the year 2018, at the beginning of the 4th quarter, Apple Inc unveiled iPhone XS Max. At that time it used to cost a whopping $1,350. For comparison, you should know that the iPhone 11 pro costs $999 which has a significantly smaller display size of 5.8 inches. One of my friends recently bought the 512 GB variant of iPhone XS Max in exchange for $849.99 only, available on Woot, an Amazon-owned e-tailer. Moreover, it is pertinent to note that Apple discontinued it when the newer iPhone 11 was unveiled and it is no longer available on Best Buy too. So isn't it a real cost-effective deal? I mean you are getting the untouched, non-refurbished, and unopened iPhone XS Max in 850 bucks. Specifications: Display: 6.5 inches Resolution: 1242 x 2688 pixel Battery: 3174 mAh RAM...

24Jun

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Tech, Trending

Apple iOS 14 Launch

Apple Launched iOS 14 in its World Wide Developers Conference. Apple launches iOS 14 in WWDC. Today was apple's online only the worldwide developer conference where they of course typically have a lot to say about software there's sometimes some hardware surprises there was no hardware this year but they did have some good announcements there's some cool new features and there was a bigger announcement at the end. Most significant part of this event was launch of Apple iOS 14. WWDC Event was a top notch event and It was a pre-recorded presentation so it was a little more dynamic with some varied locations around apple campus, some variety of presenters same style but they kept up the pacing and kept down the awkward jokes and they still got to flex their production muscle a little bit ...

23Jun

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Trending, Health is Wealth

Self Management Guide During Pandemic

Due to global pandemic of Corona Virus, Self management is a subject everyone needs to know. Our routines has changed, our lifestyle and culture has changed and so that our traditions. Self Management during pandemic is the need of the time. Here is our ultimate guide on this: Amid Global Crisis due to pandemic, lock downs were imposed in most part of the world especially in Europe, Australia and the United States of America were the countries where effective lock downs were imposed. The worlds biggest lock down was imposed in India. Educational Institutes were closed and workplaces were also restricted in these testing times. As many as tens of thousands of people were turned out to be unemployed. Depression , Anxiety and Abuse are on the rise. Activities were restricted and events were ...

12Jun

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Budget 2020, Trending

Budget for FY 2020-21 : Highlights

Federal Minister for Industries and Production presented Federal Budget for the Financial Year 2020-21 in National Assembly today. Here are few highlights of Federal budget 2020-21 Key Highlights and allocations are as under: Highlights of the Federal Budget for the FY 2020-21 : No New Taxes has been imposed. No Rise in the salaries of the Government Servants. No Rise has been announced for pensioners. Volume of the Budget is kept at 7600 Billion Rupees. For Corona Relief Package a substantial amount has been reserved. Key Allocations of the Federal Budget for the FY 2020-21 : 1324 billions allocated for development projects (Public Sector Development Program). 1289 billions allocated for Defense sector. 1200 billions allocated for Corona Relief Package. ...

11Jun

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Budget 2020, Trending

Pakistan Economic Survey 2019-2020

Economic Advisor Presents the Economic Survey 2019-20 Today on 11th of June, 2020, the advisor to the PM on economy presided over the meeting of the Pakistan economic survey before Budget 2020-21. Mr. Abdul Hafez Sheikh reiterated that macro-economic indicators are doing well. He said, for the first time in many years that our primary balance is in surplus, meaning the income surpasses the expenses. Also, “we managed to reduce the current account deficit from $20 billion to just 3 billion”, said Hafeez. This is a massive improvement. Citing the reason, he mentioned, it is due to the import restrictions that the govt. took last year. The economic advisor also thanked the Army Chief to agree on not increasing the military budget owing to tight fiscal space during coronavirus pandemic, so...

11Jun

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Budget 2020, Trending

Economic Survey of Pakistan 2019-20 : Highlights

Economic Survey of Pakistan 2019-20 was presented to the Prime Minister of Pakistan today. Basically a gloomy book of statistics wrapped in red ribbon. It was not at all good for PTI's led Government, as govt misses key macro indicators by a margin. Here are few highlights of the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2019-20. A Major Miss: GDP Growth Target was 4% but it falls drastically to a negative figure after 50's. It falls to -0.38%. A Major Plus : In the FY 2019-20 , Exchange rate remained stable and Foreign Direct investment (FDI) grows by 127%. An improved ranking in World Bank Ease of Doing Business Index (EDB). Another Plus : B3 Credit Rating by Moody's. A big blow: Per Capita income reduced to 1355 $ compared to 1455$ and 1652 $ in the year of Fy 2019 and 2018 respectively. A B...