With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters
In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.
Stocks give up early gains, succumb to profit-booking
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), after kicking off the new trading session on an upbeat note on Wednesday, gave up early optimism over profit-booking pressure. By the close of trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded a loss of 476 points, or 0.32%, at 146,529. In the morning, stocks showed impressive movement, which took the … Read more
JD Vance Meets Nigel Farage, Another Right Wing Populist, on Trip to UK
JD Vance, the vice president, sat down with Nigel Farage, a longtime supporter of President Trump whose party, Reform U.K., is leading in British polls.
‘Fixed’ Review: Dirty, Dirty Dogs
When he learns that his owners are planning to neuter him, Bull (Adam Devine) heads into the bright lights of the big city in this animated raunch-fest.
NA passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024
The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024 by a majority vote enacting it into law after rejecting opposition proposals amid protests in the House. The House suspended its routine agenda to take up the bill. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq ordered a headcount on the bill’s passage, which showed 125 votes in favour … Read more
Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires as High Winds Fuel Flames
Firefighters were struggling to tame blazes in several countries in southern Europe, including Albania, Greece, Montenegro and Spain, and in Turkey.
A Hollywood Start-Up Targets the Micro Drama Craze
[A new app will focus on super-short TV shows shot for phones, a bit like Quibi, an earlier app aimed at quick content.
Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
At least 73 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in the past 24 hours, medics said, while two more — including a six-year-old child — died from starvation caused by Israel’s blockade in the enclave. Those killed on Tuesday included 19 aid seekers, as the European Union and 26 countries, including Canada, France … Read more
Why Investors Are Again Euphoric About Interest Rates
[The S&P 500 is approaching a record on bets that Federal Reserve will lower borrowing costs despite uncertainty over President Trump’s trade war.
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
Gold prices fell for a third straight day on Wednesday in both international and domestic markets, while silver gained. In the international bullion market, gold slipped by $2 per ounce to $3,354. The decline was mirrored in local markets, where 24-karat gold dropped Rs200 per tola to Rs358,100, according to rates released by the All … Read more
