Author: Fatima Sheikh
Ego-depletion gives an incomplete (and pessimistic) outlook on willpower. You know how difficult it is to continuously exert effortful control when feeling mentally depleted and fatigued. The science tells us so; engaging in tasks that require self-control might actually reduce our performance in subsequent tasks. Researchers call this phenomenon ‘ego depletion’ — and it’s a hot psychological topic about willpower and self-control. New findings, however, suggest there’s more to the picture than what ego-depletion says. The concept of ego-depletion stems from what psychologists term the ‘strength model of self-control’ which describes self-control as being dependent on a pre-set supply of finite energy.…
Cash-poor Pakistan is crowdfunding a drive to collect almost $17 billion from its citizens, officials, businesses and stars in order to build two massive dams to help counter a future water crisis. The dam at Diamer-Bhasha in the north-west would have a generating capacity of 4,500MW and stand 272m (892ft) high, making it the world’s sixth tallest dam, if it’s ever built. It would block off a huge valley system on the upper reaches of the Indus river. as it is located near the Himalayan peak Nanga Parbat. The dam has been talked about for more than a decade. Plans to begin…
Generations, despite any day and age, have their set mind and rules which invariably are difficult to mend. We all think of kids to be like soft clay, and by the time they grow up, the society in which they stay largely constitutes their upbringing. The rest is determined by the norms that they all live by. The major reason behind why today’s parents and children are moving away from each other is generation gap. The mind and lifestyle of a child totally depends on the changing environment. Interfering in other’s matter is something that today’s generation totally dislikes, they…
Team Runway Pakistan was invited to attend Dalda’s event yesterday that was held at the Mövenpick hotel, Karachi. That event was held to shower acknowledgement to the society that how a mother compromises and sacrifices for her children, especially for her daughters but in the end, it is the society that stops their daughters from growing. The aim of the campaign is to create a difference by giving special acknowledgement to all the mothers of Pakistan. A lot of celebrities were present at the event including Samina Peerzada, Aamina Sheikh, Sarwat Gilani, Nadia Hussain and Usman Khan; marketing director of Dalda. The…
President Arif Alvi on Thursday removed Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui as judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Council (SCJ). A notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice stated that under Article 209(5), the president took the decision on the SJC recommendation under Article 209(6) read with Article 48(1) of the Constitution. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, an IHC judge, displayed a conduct unbecoming of a high court judge, the council unanimously opined that while delivering the speech before the District Bar Association in Rawalpindi on July 21. Terming Siddiqui was…
A woman shared her story anonymously on Twitter in the wake of #MeToo movement in India where she accused writer Varun Grover of allegedly harassing a woman during his college days
The last prosecution witness in the Al-Azizia reference admitted before the accountability court on Monday that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) provided ‘incorrect’ information to the Saudi government about Al-Azizia/Hill Metal Establishment (HME) owned by Hussain Nawaz, son of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. The ex-premier’s lead counsel Khawaja Haris asked investigation officer, Mehboob Alam, during the cross-examination about a letter of credit that was related to transport of scrap of machinery of Ahli Steel Mills from Sharjah to Jeddah. It was submitted by Hussain Nawaz before the Supreme Court. The Joint Investigation Team mentioned the wrong place of origin instead of Sharjah…
Asia confessed, recalled the lawyer. All the witnesses were trying their best to ensure Asia does not get away, he added.
Trump criticized that they protect Saudi Arabia but would we call them rich?
The wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged with 17 offences, including money-laundering, as anti-corruption agents investigate billions of dollars missing from state coffers. She said little on Thursday but smiled and waved at reporters as she was escorted into court. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested her on Wednesday and she spent the night in detention but pleaded not guilty to all charges. Her bail was sought to be set at $2.4m by the prosecutors and her passport was seized. She was prohibited to contact any witness, requested by the prosecution to the court; as lead prosecutor, Gopal…
No Bollywood celebrity has spoken about the allegations leveled against Nana Patekar.
The place erupts in greetings when relatives of the deceased brandishing green death registration papers are buzzed inside the office.
“I have the ability to take my child to work, there’s not many places you can do that,”
a black belt first dan in Shotokan style. A night before her fight, she had taken too much pressure…
Alcohol causes more than one in 20 deaths Word-wide, each year; lately reported by the UN health agency on alcohol and health. More than AIDS, it includes drink driving, violence, abuse and a bunch of diseases and disorders. According to the latest research, men are particularly at risk as men account for more than three quarters of alcohol related deaths. Causes Of Harmful Use Of Alcohol 100% use of alcohol disorders. 48% of liver cirrhosis 27% traffic injuries 26% of mouth cancer 26% of pancreatitis 20% of tuberculosis 18% of suicides 18% of interpersonal fights 13% epilepsy 11% of colorectal…
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the “Founder of Pakistan” was born in Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; December 25th 1876 and left this World on the 11th of September 1948. He was a lawyer, a politician and the founder of Pakistan. Muhammad Ali Jinnah battled a long struggle for the creation of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan’s independence on 14 August 1947, and then as Pakistan’s first Governor-General until his death. He was a leader who, instead of raising swords, used the weapons of unity, faith and discipline to achieve his goal. It seems like God created him for this purpose only.Today,…
What a fan moment for the lucky girl!
Milco Lu, a true representation of LU biscuits, beg to be delivered with a sweet accent – and we mean that with the utmost respect. There is something about Milco Lu that makes us yearn to be sitting on a big covered porch, rocking in a chair that has cradled many generations, sipping sweet tea and munching on creamy biscuits. After a long day when all you want is something that puts a smile on your face, Milco Lu is something you should turn to because it gives you a chance to memorize your childhood and it sure brings back…
On Saturday, a multi-story shopping mall owned by Ali Imran, son-in-law of Shebaz Sharif; former Punjab chief minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) president, inscrutably caught fire that injured two and killed one accidentally. “Office of Ali Trading Company is located on the same floor where blaze erupted. The record of agreement of Punjab Saaf Pani Company was also stashed on the same floor.” According to the sources, the record of agreements between Ali Trade Company and Saaf Pani Company was kept in the same office. At about 5 PM in the evening, the 15-storey building comprising apartments and office…
According to data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan, only eight female lawmakers were able to get elected to general seats out of a record number of 183 contestants for July 25th polls. No female candidates won a general seat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but of the winning women candidates, four won on NA seats in Sindh, three in Punjab and one in Balochistan. All political parties are bounded to allocate at least 5% tickets to women on general seats for the NA and provincial assemblies. Ever wondered why? Because the relatively high number of women participating in elections this…
The famous Hollywood couple, Brangelina had split up since a long time ago. Recently they have been making headlines for their ongoing custody battle. This news is just too viral nowadays. Everyone has got something to discuss about the separated golden couple. “Angelina Jolie Wants Brad Pitt ‘Out Of Her Life’ For Good: She ‘Regrets’ Ever Starting A Relationship With Him”, headline of an article published in a local newspaper of the United States. Angelina Jolie, the Hollywood beauty regrets about starting a relationship with her ex-husband Brad Pitt. She had a talk with media and expressed her views about…
In order to lead a meaningful, healthy and a spiritual life, it is important to regain the core of human existence that only a psychologist can help you to gain back. Many of us feel lost and empty and as time passes by, we feel like we have lost ourselves. Back then our society used to consider that people who are going through a trauma or a nervous breakdown, they should definitely visit a doctor. Psychological treatments are beneficial as they maintain and enhance the physical and psychological health of an individual. It really doesn’t matter what people say or…
Demonstrated or threatening behavior that becomes the reason behind harassment, alarm or distress to another party is called workplace harassment. It has became one of the most sensitive topic of our society as it truly impacts the workplace management. A lot of psychological hazards occur within the workers because they face a lot of work stress at the work place and their behavior turns aggressive. Workplace harassment and workplace bullying are initially identified as the core psychological problems according to the occupational health and safety laws around the world. This issue has gained a lot of attention by researchers. In…
Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year
“Years from now, our past will be a story; a story of long days, lonely night, hard work and lack of sleep. We’ll live each day having intimately known the pain of being apart, we’ll appreciate and embrace our time together. Knowing how lucky we are to have made it through and we’ll find solace in the promise of a future again” Here are some tips which will help you improve your long distance friendship! Set A Schedule Setting a schedule in a long distance friendship is the first basic try anyone would give in order to stay…
Sometimes all you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. Chocolate is typically a sweet, usually brown, food from the seeds of a cacao bean. It is made in the form of a liquid or in a block, or used as a flavoring ingredient in other foods. It is used in many desserts like cakes, candy and ice cream. Chocolate is not an addiction, it is simply a real necessity. Today we’ll discuss the types of chocolates and their benefits. Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health, made…
Cast and Story-line Parwaaz Hai Junoon, a tribute to Pakistan Air Force (PAF), is a feel good story based around the life of its cadets. It is a comedy and a dramatic love story. In this movie, The audience will get a chance to go through the events and experiences that take place at the PAF training academy through this movie. We will get a chance to see the amazing performance of the main cast including Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Amir, Ahad Raza Mir, Shaz Khan and Kubra Khan. Patriotism Parwaaz hai junoon is beneficial for the youth of Pakistan…
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