As Kennedy Takes on Food Policy, Companies Push Back
Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.
Month: March 2026
Meesha Shafi’s mother breaks silence in Ali Zafar case
Senior actor Saba Hameed says verdict expected soon in harassment case against pop star Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi are two of Pakistan’s most prominent musicians who have been involved in a scandal since 2018 following Shafi’s accusations of harassment against Zafar. On Wednesday, senior actor Saba Hameed, Shafi’s mother, broke her silence regarding the … Read more
Israeli ex-premier says Netanyahu unable to secure victories as government faces troop shortages
Naftali Bennett criticises leadership amid ongoing operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran A photo of ex Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett. PHOTO: FILE Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “does not know how to win in any arena,” criticising the government’s handling of military operations in Gaza, Lebanon … Read more
Deedar accuses Resham of destroying homes, lives on Eid special
Punjabi actress says remarks stem from years of personal experience with fellow star Punjabi actress Deedar recently premiered on Eid special Suno To Sahi hosted by Hina Niazi where she accused Pakistani star Resham of destroying homes. Deedar expressed her opinion on Resham, accusing her of destroying many homes and lives. “Negatively, Resham is a … Read more
PSX gains over 478 points amid high volume trading
[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), till around midday, has witnessed a slow trading session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index stood at 153,386.60, reflecting a gain of 478.64 points or 0.31% from the previous close of 152,907.96. The index touched a high of 153,660.88 and a low of 151,457.94 during the session, with traded volume … Read more
Standoff With Iran Raises Fresh Doubts About Trump’s Freestyle Diplomacy
A jumble of emissaries — a friend, a family member, a dove and a hawk — on the Iran crisis reflects President Trump’s improvisational approach.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Claims Progress in Talks and Extends Strait of Hormuz Deadline
President Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s power plants unless it fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, by April 6. Israel on Friday launched more strikes on Iran.
‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Review: Lost Souls and Found Follies
Opposites attract in this provocative drama about mass violence and two disaffected man-boys.
Naqvi, Chinese envoy discuss security, plan investor conference
Naqvi discusses counter-terrorism, police cooperation with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi discusses counter-terrorism, business safety, and police cooperation with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong in Islamabad on March 27, 2026. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Chinese Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave. Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong welcomed Minister Naqvi upon his … Read more
Oil drops as Trump pauses Iran strikes, but stock traders nervous
Oil prices, equities fall as traders shrug off Trump’s latest Iran deadline extension amid White House mixed signals Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026. PHOTO: AFP US President Donald Trump warned last Saturday that he would obliterate the Islamic Republic’s energy sites … Read more
