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16 more children die of measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's health authorities on Sunday recorded 16 more fatalities of children with measles-like symptoms, taking the death toll to 528 since mid-March. Of the new fatalities, 10 were from the Dhaka division, raising the total deaths to 224 in this division alone, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. During the past 24 hours, 1,434 new cases of measles and measles symptoms have been registered across the country. The South Asian nation of 175 million people has struggled to confirm infections promptly because of a shortage of testing kits. Since March 15, a total of 442 children have died in the country due to measles-like symptoms, with 86 losing their lives after being medically diagnosed with measles. Read More: BD measles deaths near 500 but vaccines offer hope As many as 63,813 children have reported symptoms of measles in the same period, 50,558 of them were admitted to the hospital, and 46,214 recovered. Measles is a highly contagious viral...
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Bacha Khan Medical Complex Swabi gets state-of-the-art laboratory

A state-of-the-art laboratory has been formally inaugurated at Bacha Khan Medical Complex MTI, Swabi, with officials saying it would offer a full range of modern diagnostic facilities. The facility, established above the new emergency block of the teaching hospital, was inaugurated by former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Labour Minister Faisal Khan Tarkai, who jointly cut the ribbon at the ceremony. UNICEF K-P Health Team Lead Dr Inamullah, members of the hospital administration, and MTI Swabi board member Dr Tufail Muhammad, along with other dignitaries, were also in attendance. Read: K-P 'revolutionises' healthcare system Hospital Director Dr Khalid Masood briefed the visiting delegation on the laboratory’s capabilities, stating that it was equipped with all essential modern diagnostic services, including microbiology, haematology, histopathology, TB culture, and other advanced testing facilities. Following the inauguration, the d...
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An antiphrasis republic?

We are the democrats and defend democracy to death. We are the saviours of the country. We'll change the fate of the country - once again - should we be given more power. We don't play politics; politics forcibly plays us. We liberate politics. Don't we? For we are politically apolitical and apolitically political. We guaranteed civil supremacy and democratic tenets. All at the cost of our politics. We, the public servants, serve the masses that no others could. We are the guardians of the Constitution. We are the fountainheads and speakers of truth. We, the intellectuals, guard the people's interests. We are the champions of the divine tenets. We are personifications of Prometheus, Moses, Theseus, Heracles, Mandela, King Arthur and the reincarnations of Houyi, Beowulf and Cú Chulainn. These catchphrases have been preached by all the centres of power for decades in the country. What these aphorisms truly mean - and whether they align with reality - demands h...
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CPEC 2.0 in focus as PM Shehbaz visits China

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Saturday for what the Chinese Foreign Ministry described as an “important high-level exchange” between the two countries as they mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. I have arrived in the beautiful and dynamic city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, as part of my official visit to China. I am deeply grateful to the leadership of Zhejiang Province for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. We look forward to strengthening practical… pic.twitter.com/T60RoRsDrh — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 23, 2026 “China hopes that both sides will take the visit as an opportunity to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen cooperation across the board, and write a new chapter in building an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. The visit — from May 23 to 26 — is e...
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Saad Edhi welcomed at Karachi airport after release from flotilla detention

Saad Edhi, a prominent human rights activist and son of Edhi Foundation chairman Faisal Edhi, who was part of the Gaza aid flotilla “Sumud Flotilla”, returned to Pakistan on Saturday after being released from Israeli custody. Earlier this week, Israeli forces detained Saad along with other volunteers after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid, including medicine and food, for victims in Gaza. However, he was released a day later, a development later confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Upon his arrival at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, he was accorded a warm welcome, where his wife and daughter were also present to receive him. Also Read: DPM Dar confirms release of Saad Edhi, flotilla activists from Israeli detention Speaking on the occasion, Saad said his journey began on May 14 and that he was detained by Israeli forces in international waters, around 200 nautical miles from Gaza....
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Fact-check: Viral video does not show rats roaming inside Civil Hospital Quetta; it's from India

Multiple users, including Pakistani journalists, have been sharing a video on social media platforms X and YouTube since May 21, 2026, claiming it shows rats roaming inside Civil Hospital Quetta. However, the clip is from Gonda Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, India. How it started On May 21, Pakistani actor Asad Malik shared a video on X showing rats roaming inside a hospital with the following caption: “Civil Hospital Quetta. This is the state of our government hospitals.” The post gained 63,000 views. Renowned Pakistani anchorperson Mubashir Lucman also shared the same video on X on May 22, 2026, with the caption: “Civil Hospital Quetta. Got this absolutely scary video on a WhatsApp group. Will someone take notice?” The post gained 40,100 views. Nayeema Mahjoor, a fiction writer and journalist, also shared the same video on X in a similar context with the following caption: “This is like a Hantavirus breeding ground. Where is the health minis...
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Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her job ​as President Donald Trump's ‌director of national intelligence, Fox News Digital reported on Friday, citing ​her resignation letter. I am deeply grateful for the trust President Trump placed in me and for the opportunity to lead @ODNIgov for the last year and a half. Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026. My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare… pic.twitter.com/PS0Dxp5zpd — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) May 22, 2026 Gabbard advised ​Trump of her intention to ⁠step down during an Oval ​Office meeting on Friday, the ​news outlet reported. The resignation is effective June 30, it said. In her ​resignation letter, Gabbard told ​Trump she was "deeply grateful for the trust ‌you ⁠placed in me and for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director ​of National ​Intelligence ⁠for the last year and a half", Fox ​News Digital reported. Sh...
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