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Valerie Bertinelli said she was fired as a diet brand spokesperson after regaining weight, calling the moment “horrifying.” She said she now focuses more on wellbeing and self-worth than meeting unrealistic size expectations.
The Senate passed a bill to amend the Pakistan Penal Code by adding a new provision that would punish witchcraft, sorcery and related promotion with jail and fines. The measure also targets services disguised as spiritual healing while carving out an exemption for licensed counselling.
Meghan Markle’s social media video featuring Prince Harry went viral, drawing jokes and speculation about his hair and whether the clip was old footage. The report also notes Harry’s ongoing UK legal case, where claims of unlawful information gathering are being reviewed.
European markets fell after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on several European countries and linked tougher measures to a proposal for the US to buy Greenland. Luxury, auto and tech stocks led losses as officials in Europe discussed possible countersteps.
Ant McPartlin described the daily routines he uses to maintain sobriety after rehab, saying he has to keep checking in with himself. He linked his addiction to a post-surgery period and said fatherhood has strengthened his focus on staying well.
The UK and France are exploring Australia-style restrictions that could block under-16s from major social media platforms. Backers say the move would protect teen mental health, while critics and researchers caution that evidence is mixed and outcomes should be closely studied.
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index climbed sharply as investors priced in potential SBP rate cuts and reacted to a modest uptick in reserves. Analysts cited improving sentiment in mid-caps and expectations of cheaper funding, while policymakers signalled broader financial-market modernisation efforts.
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah announced Rs10m compensation per deceased family after Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire and pledged to rebuild the complex. A committee will propose rehabilitation steps for affected traders, while a fact-finding probe has been ordered into the blaze.
PSL has confirmed a shift to a player auction model for season 11, alongside changes to retention rules and the removal of RTM, mentor and brand ambassador provisions. The salary purse will rise to $1.6m per franchise, PSL 11 starts March 26, 2026, and Faisalabad has been added as a venue.
Pakistan Air Force F-16 Block-52 jets and support crew have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the multinational Spears of Victory-2026 exercise, ISPR said. The drill includes multiple partner countries and focuses on interoperability, complex air operations and electronic warfare environments.
Karachi’s Gul Plaza traders demanded immediate financial support and a transparent probe after the mall fire, saying delayed response worsened losses. They reported widespread destruction of shops and urged urgent assistance for thousands of newly unemployed workers.
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook Islamabad and was felt in Swat and Hunza, with reports of damage to homes and landslides in Hunza. Monitoring agencies reported differing depth and magnitude estimates, while road disruptions were reported on key routes including parts of the Karakoram Highway.
