The Federal Tax Ombudsman has ruled in favour of government school teachers in Pakistan, instructing the Federal Board of Revenue to stop deducting withholding tax on payments for supervision, invigilation, and paper marking during board examinations. The decision follows complaints from teachers affiliated with the BISE Gujranwala, who argued that these payments should be treated as salary rather than taxable services. The FTO concluded that these tasks are integral to the education system and should be classified as part of a teacher's employment, emphasizing that teachers perform these duties under administration directives with predetermined remuneration.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1291593-fto-rules-in-favour-of-school-teachersThe situation in Gaza is dire as a cease-fire stalemate continues, leaving 2 million people without access to basic necessities like medical care, food, and clean water. The crisis has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with many trapped in rubble-strewn areas.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/water-is-not-political/682016/In Gaza, many displaced women like Samia Barbakh and Nesma Zaroub are struggling to get their children back into school due to damaged infrastructure. Over 95% of the 564 schools have been damaged, affecting 785,000 students. The lack of electricity and internet access makes online learning difficult, with many families relying on a single mobile phone that often runs out of battery. Israeli bombardment has left entire neighborhoods in ruins, leaving critical services like water and electricity in shambles.
https://africanews.com/2025/03/13/learning-activities-resume-in-gaza-despite-schools-lying-in-ruins/GiGi's Playhouse has partnered with Harry Moon Books to create a new book that will be accompanied by a comprehensive Teacher's Guide, providing educators with tools to integrate the story's themes into curriculum planning. The partnership aims to foster positive change in young readers and further supports GiGi's Playhouse mission to empower families of children with Down syndrome through education and therapy.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gigis-playhouse-and-harry-moon-books-launch-inclusive-book-highlighting-down-syndrome-302401601.htmlGoogle's algorithm updates often lead to temporary changes in search rankings, but permanent shifts can occur based on the new evaluation of content quality and relevance. To prepare for these changes, Google advises focusing on creating high-quality content rather than addressing specific issues that cause a drop in rankings after an update. Monitoring analytics during this period is crucial to identify significant changes in traffic or rankings, which can be documented to determine if adjustments are needed once the update is fully implemented.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-begins-rolling-out-march-core-algorithm-update/541981/Google is shifting its search algorithm to prioritize AI-driven results over traditional keyword-based searches, rendering traditional SEO strategies ineffective for marketers. This change is already being felt, with companies like Amazon and eBay seeing significant increases in organic traffic as a result of Google's new approach. As a result, firms that fail to adapt will be left behind, while those that embrace an AI-driven marketing strategy will thrive in the evolving search landscape.
https://www.law.com/2025/03/13/is-google-search-dead-how-ai-is-reshaping-seo-and-search/HitpawEdimakor has launched a new update with enhanced features and strong AI capabilities. The platform now includes AI Video Translation, AI Subtitle Generator, and AI Avatars, making it an end-to-end solution for next-gen content developers.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-hitpaw-edimakor-3-6-0s-smart-features-ai-powered-image-to-video-talking-animals-and-ai-clip-maker-302401709.htmlHong Kong has emerged as the world's "most improved" location for university degree courses, with six local degree courses ranking among the top 10 globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. The city's universities have seen significant improvements across most indicators, with 68% of 231 programmes rising in the rankings. This is attributed to a comprehensive three-pronged approach involving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, universities' efforts in teaching and research, and social resource collaboration. The Education Bureau aims to attract top-tier students for advanced studies, with Secretary for Education Dr Choi Yuk-lin emphasizing the need to build Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2025/03/14/high-marks-for-hong-kongs-university-degree-courses/367965Huawei is launching several initiatives to develop digital intelligence talent, including the "Industry Elites in the ICT Classroom Project" and "Leading ICT Talent Cultivation Project", aimed at enterprise customers and university students. Mercer's Juanvi Martínez emphasizes the importance of continuous learning for staff to adapt to AI-driven work demands. The TM Forum's Ian Holloway highlights the need for effective talent standards and frameworks for organizations to achieve growth. FUNDAE's Antonio de Luis Acevedo stresses collaborative efforts in national ICT talent development, citing partnerships with Huawei since 2019. PLDT/Smart Group's Loreevi Gail O. Mercado shares a systematic approach to talent development through three academies. Turkcell Academy's Rumeysa Kaymakci emphasizes the importance of talent beyond technology, launching programs like "Technical Leadership Program" and "Digital Master Program".
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