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     Popular short-video platform TikTok has announced a new feature that allows users to refresh their For You feed if they feel that their recommendations are no longer relevant. This new feature is part of TikTok's ongoing efforts to ensure an enjoyable viewing experience for its users while also enabling self-expression. The For You feed is a feature that helps TikTok users discover a diversity of content, creators, communities, and products. However, there are times when people's recommendations don't feel relevant anymore, or provide enough variety. To address this, TikTok is rolling out a way for users to refresh their For You feed recommendations, which allows them to view content as if they just signed up for TikTok. The recommendation system will then surface more content based on new interactions. This feature adds to a number of content controls that TikTok users already have to shape their experience, including the ability to filter out videos that use specif...

  F inance professionals working in the public sector play a crucial role in addressing sustainability and climate change issues. ACCA’s  (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)   Global Talent Trends  survey shows three out of four public sector respondents agree that accountants will play a bigger part in helping organisations address this agenda in the future.   In  one of the largest ever studies across the accountancy profession,  ACCA’s inaugural  Global Talent Trends Survey 2023  provides a unique and vital view of how people feel about working in the finance profession right now. Finance professionals working in the public sector share many of the same concerns as the wider profession, but there are some differences.   ACCA’s research highlighted seven key talent trends for the public sector. 1.        Inflation is fueling wage pressure: the impact of rising prices on salaries is mo...

                                             Cambridge International, Pakistan recently organised an iftar dinner to pay tribute to Professor Kamal Munir, Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, for his remarkable contributions in the field of education. Professor Munir is the first South Asian in 800 years to hold the coveted position of Pro Vice Chancellor for the University of Cambridge. The event was attended by His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Governor of Punjab, and other notable personalities from the education sector, including Former Federal Minister for Education, Shafqat Mehmood, Former HE Minister Punjab, Raja Yasir Humayun, and Former Federal Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan. The Governor congratulated Professor Kamal Munir on receiving the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan this year, recognising his c...

The month of Ramadan is upon us - a month where kindness and generosity are in abundance. Keeping up with the month’s spirit, realme Pakistan has energized the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sweet Home in Lahore. The institution serves as an orphanage and realme is humbled to contribute in their assistance and empowerment. The donation is aimed at helping the organization provide uninterrupted power supply to its residents, especially during the load-shedding hours of Ramadan.  Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sweet Home  is a government-run facility that provides housing, education, and medical care to orphaned and abandoned children. The organization relies on donations from individuals and corporations like realme to support its operations and ensure the well-being of its residents. The batteries donated by realme Pakistan will provide backup power to the facility during electricity outages and ensure that the children's daily routine is not disrupted. The donation is part of realme Pakistan's o...

                                            Investors seeking to place reliance on corporate sustainability information are driving unprecedented demand for assurance in this emerging area.   This represents a challenge and an opportunity for the global accountancy profession. In response the profession is engaged in determining the framework within which assurance engagements should be carried out and who is best qualified to perform the work.   Using the core assurance skills obtained through the experience of auditing financial statements, the accountancy profession – alongside others performing assurance engagements – is well placed to satisfy this demand.   ACCA’s report  Sustainability Assurance – Rising to the Challenge  describes the landscape for sustainability assurance and introduces the extant standard and guidance issued by the International...

                                          A flag hoisting ceremony was held by Punjab Central Business District Development Authority to celebrate Pakistan Day with great fervor and patriotism. The ceremony was held at Central Business District house Punjab to commemorate the day when All-India Muslim League moved a resolution that led to the establishment of Pakistan.     The event was attended by the COO of CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Directorate heads and staff members of CBD Punjab. The flag hoisting was followed by the singing of the national anthem, which filled the atmosphere with an aura of national pride and honor. While addressing the ceremony COO of CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua said, “Today is a momentous day in our nation’s history. As an authority, CBD Punjab has a crucial role to play in the development of Punjab and Pakistan. We...

   realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has introduced its next budget king - realme C33 in Pakistan. Raising the bar for its segment, realme C33 has a stylish Boundless Sea Design and a next-level 50MP camera resolution. The device is available in three different colours, Night sea, Aqua Blue, and Sandy Gold. realme C33 has a unique design that distinguishes it from other smartphones in the market. The phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch, that houses the front-facing camera. It comes with a 5000 mah battery. The back of the phone has a glossy finish, that gives it a premium look and feel. The rear camera module is vertically placed and makes it stand apart from its competitors. The C33 features a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a single speaker. The phone's fast-side fingerprint scanner is user-friendly and is placed stylishly, making it easy to unlock the device with a simple touch. realme C33’s Sandy Gold colour h...