The power of the Chief Justice of Pakistan is defined by the Constitution of Pakistan, which establishes the judiciary as an independent branch of government. While there have been discussions in the past about curtailing the powers of the Chief Justice, any such changes would require amending the Constitution, which is a complex and time-consuming […]
Author: Hamna Ghias Sheikh
Japan plans to restrict some China’s equipment exports
Japan’s government says it plans to put restrictions on some computer chip-making exports, following similar moves by the US and the Netherlands. Japan plans to restrict some of China’s equipment exports. The measures will apply to 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Semiconductors, which power everything from mobile phones to military hardware, are at the […]
April Fool’s Day 2023: 7 ways to prank someone over text
In France, April Fool’s Day is referred to as ‘Poisson d’Avril’ where French kids tape a paper fish to their friends’ backs and when the person who is being pranked discovers this, their friend yells ‘Poisson d’Avril’ while in Scotland, April Fools’ goes on for two days where those who are pranked are referred to […]
Who is Sheikh Khaled? UAE’s new crown prince
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president named his eldest son- Sheikh Khaled as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi. With this he has become the next leader of the Gulf monarch, fortifying his family’s hold on power in the oil-rich country. UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan chose his son for the position […]
Javed Akhtar to be conferred with Honorary Doctorate by University of London
Writer, lyricist, and poet Javed Akhtar is going to be conferred with an honorary doctorate as per a statement from SOAS University of London. He is going to be conferred with a Doctor of Literature (DLit) (honoris causa) in recognition of his significant contribution as a poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and political activist. The ceremony for […]
US Treasury Secretary Yellen concerned by China’s activities
The United States is working hard to counter China’s influence in international institutions and in lending to developing countries, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday. US Treasury Secretary Yellen is concerned by China’s activities. Yellen said she was concerned by some of China’s activities globally, particularly in lending to developing countries. “I am […]
Natural History Museum London displayed gigantic dino skeleton
A colossus has landed in London: A cast of what was one of the biggest animals ever to walk the Earth is now on show at the Natural History Museum. Patagotitan was a dinosaur that lived 100 million years ago in South America. Measuring some 37m (121ft) from nose to tail, the beast could have weighed […]
Find out world’s oldest hotel managed by 52 generations
The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is a hot springs inn located in the Yamanashi Prefecture of Japan. It has been in operation since 705 AD, making it the world’s oldest hotel. What’s even more remarkable is that it has been managed by the same family for 52 generations that’s over 1,300 years. The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan […]
Antarctic ocean currents heading for collapse
Rapidly melting Antarctic ice is causing a dramatic slowdown in deep ocean currents and could have a disastrous effect on the climate, a new report warns. Antarctic ocean currents heading for collapse. The deep-water flows which drive ocean currents could decline by 40% by 2050, a team of Australian scientists says. The currents carry vital […]
Tips to get over Jetlag
Jetlag is a common condition that travelers experience when they cross several time zones quickly. It results from a disruption to the body’s natural circadian rhythms, which regulate sleep-wake cycles. Symptoms of jetlag include fatigue, insomnia, headaches, and digestive issues. Do you want to know the tips to get over Jetlag? Fortunately, there are several […]