Is an air fryer a better alternative to deep frying?

Is an air fryer a better alternative to deep frying?

With air fryers becoming one of the trendiest kitchen appliances today, many are asking: Can they deliver the taste, texture, and golden-brown crunch of deep-fried foods but with fewer calories? This Ramadan, if you’re mindful of your calorie intake, it’s worth taking a closer look at how foods like French fries or fried chicken affect your health. Studies link excessive …

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1695 suspected measles cases reported in Punjab

1695 suspected measles cases reported in Punjab

The number of suspected measles cases has begun to increase in Punjab, with 1,695 suspected patients reported during the first four weeks of 2026. According to details, 330 cases have been confirmed through laboratory testing. The report also states that 40 outbreak alerts have been issued across the province. The Director General Health Services Punjab submitted a detailed report on …

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Gold prices surge in global and local markets

Gold prices surge in global and local markets

The price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs7, 100, reaching Rs533,562. Web Desk February 21, 2026 KARACHI: The gold prices recorded a fresh increase in both international and local markets on Saturday, continuing the upward trend in bullion rates. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce surged by $71, pushing the global rate to …

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Trump open to ‘token’ Iran enrichment, weighs targeting Khamenei

Trump open to ‘token’ Iran enrichment, weighs targeting Khamenei

Trump administration is prepared to consider a proposal allowing Iran “token” nuclear enrichment if it leaves no possible path to a bomb, a senior U.S. official told Axios on Saturday. The Pentagon has reportedly presented U.S. President Donald Trump with options that include directly targeting Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei. “President Trump will be ready to accept a deal …

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Single vaccine could protect against all cough, cold and flu, researchers say

Single vaccine could protect against all cough, cold and flu, researchers say

US researchers say a single nasal spray vaccine could one day protect people from coughs, colds, flu, bacterial lung infections and even help reduce allergies. Scientists at Stanford University have tested this “universal vaccine” in animals, but human clinical trials are still needed. The researchers describe their method as a major change from how vaccines have been developed for more …

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