Ishaq Dar warns of strict action against overpricing of food items
- 18-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday warned that the government would take strict action against any malpractices of hoarding, artificial shortage of food items and overpricing. The deputy prime minister was chairing a high-level meeting to review the supply and availability of essential food commodities especially sugar. He […]
Best Foods for Mildly Autistic Children
- 16-Apr-2025
Children with mild autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face unique dietary challenges, including sensory sensitivities, food aversions, and gastrointestinal issues. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet can support their overall health, cognitive function, and behavior. Below are some of the best foods to consider, tailored to their needs, along with strategies to make mealtimes easier. 1. Omega-3 […]
Pakistan calls for ceasefire between warring Sudanese parties
- 07-Jan-2025
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has raised concerns at the Security Council this week regarding the deteriorating food security crisis in Sudan. He called on both conflicting factions to reach an immediate and unconditional ceasefire as the civil war continues to escalate in the African nation. “The parties need to find a […]
Watch: Truck driver rams into hotel after being denied food
- 10-Sep-2024
A shocking incident occurred on September 6 in Pune, Maharashtra, where a truck driver rammed his vehicle into a hotel building after being denied food. The driver, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, approached Hotel Gokul and requested food but was refused by the hotel owner. In a fit of rage, he returned […]
World food prices rise for third straight month in May
- 08-Jun-2024
The United Nations world food price index rose for a third consecutive month in May, as higher cereals and dairy product prices outweighed drops in prices for sugar and vegetable oils. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from […]
Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun
- 24-May-2024
Some of the food supplies waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt have begun to rot as the Rafah border crossing remains shut to aid deliveries for a third week and people inside the Palestinian enclave face worsening hunger. Rafah was a main entry point for humanitarian relief as well as some commercial supplies […]
As food prices soar, more people scavenge to survive
- 12-Mar-2024
Sandra Boluch, a fruit and vegetable seller in Buenos Aires, is seeing a worrying trend as inflation soars over 250%: sliding sales and more people scavenging for what she throws away, hoping to find enough for a meal. The South American country is going through its worst economic crisis in decades, with the new government […]
Plastics retain a “widespread” presence in food
- 04-Jan-2024
NEW YORK: Consumer Reports has found that plastics retain a “widespread” presence in food despite the health risks, and called on regulators to reassess the safety of plastics that come into contact with food during production. The non-profit consumer group said on Thursday that 84 out of 85 supermarket foods and fast foods it recently […]
Philippines extends tariff cuts on imported rice
- 27-Dec-2023
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of reduced tariffs on rice and other food items until the end-2024 to keep prices stable amid a threat of dry weather in the coming months, his office said on Tuesday. The modified rates first approved in 2021 had already been extended this year due […]
2024 staple food supplies to be strained by dry weather, export curbs
- 26-Dec-2023
SINGAPORE: High food prices in recent years have prompted farmers worldwide to plant more cereals and oilseeds, but consumers are set to face tighter supplies well into 2024, amid adverse El Nino weather, export restrictions and higher biofuel mandates. Global wheat , corn and soybean prices – after several years of strong gains – are […]