CSS With Ali

The shadow economy covers unreported and untaxed activities—from street vendors to illicit trades. Though tough to track, it’s shrinking: from 17.7% of global GDP in 2000 to 11.8% in 2023.

Arab leaders renewed the call for a ceasefire in Gaza and urged the international community to fund their plan to rebuild the Strip after US President Donald Trump reiterated a proposal to take over the Palestinian territory.

“We call on the international community... to exert pressure to end the bloodshed and ensure that urgent humanitarian aid can enter without obstacles all areas in need in Gaza,” the leaders said in the summit’s final statement on Saturday.

The leaders also urged “countries and international and regional financial institutions to provide prompt financial support” to back the Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction plan.

Musawir Ali Mithani, a native of Larkana, Sindh, secured the top position in the CSS examination at the national level in Pakistan and has been allocated to the Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service (PAAS).

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Education Series: Dimension 13

Chat GPT and the educational system
By Waqar Hassan

1. The Power of Human Thought
➖ Human progress relies on problem-solving and idea generation.
➖ Innovation stems from deep, creative thinking.

2. Historical Achievements Driven by Thought
➖ Edison and Newton’s breakthroughs highlight the impact of mental effort.
➖ Human intellect has led to transformative inventions.

3. Importance of Cognitive Engagement
➖ Thinking sharpens innovation and creativity.
➖ Repetition strengthens mental capacity.

4. Chat GPT as a Modern Educational Tool
➖ It can boost teaching efficiency and cut training costs.
➖ Supports modernization, testing, and gender equality.

5. AI to Bridge Educational Gaps
➖ AI can improve access and reduce inequality.
➖ Upgraded labs and tools enhance skill development.

6. Risks of Overdependence on AI
➖ Excessive use may weaken critical thinking.
➖ Relying on AI can limit creativity and problem-solving.

7. Impact on Intellectual Development
➖ Manual tasks foster independent thought.
➖ AI shortcuts may hinder cognitive growth.

8. Ethical Concerns and Global Restrictions
➖ 51% of students view AI use as cheating (Forbes).
➖ Countries and top universities are restricting AI use.

9. Implications for Pakistan’s Fragile Education System
➖ Overuse may worsen rote learning culture.
➖ Pakistan needs original thinkers, not fact-repeaters.

10. Safeguarding Mental Capacity
➖ Overreliance could lead to intellectual passivity.
➖ Balance is key: AI should support, not replace thinking.

11. Strategic Integration for National Growth
➖ Pakistan must regulate AI use while encouraging innovation.
➖ Chat GPT should empower, not substitute, the human mind.

DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry challenged critics of the military’s role, urging them to reconsider their stance in light of recent events. He asked whether the armed forces have fulfilled their duty defending the country.

Speaking in Islamabad during an interactive session with students and teachers, he emphasized the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos against India’s unprovoked aggression.

Lt Gen Chaudhry’s remarks highlight the military’s firm commitment to national defense and call for recognition of their efforts.