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Sindh grapples with spinal care deficit

Sindh and other parts of Pakistan face a severe shortage of spinal surgery facilities. As a result, patients with spinal fractures, slipped discs, and other serious conditions often cannot access timely or specialized care in public hospitals. No neuro spinal surgeons are formally posted in government hospitals, and spinal cases are generally managed by neurosurgeons when available. At present, only around 15 neurosurgeons are working across roughly eight teaching hospitals in Karachi and Sindh. These surgeons handle spinal cases alongside other responsibilities. District hospitals, especially in rural areas, lack even basic facilities for brain and spine treatment. As a result of this gap in infrastructure, patients from rural Sindh are forced to travel to Karachi’s major hospitals or expensive private hospitals for treatment. Even in Karachi, access to dedicated neuro spinal services remains very limited, and many facilities are not fully equipped to manage complex spinal...
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EU's foreign policy chief warns US, China, Russia seek to weaken united Europe

EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the US, China, and Russia all prefer a fragmented Europe because a united EU represented a geopolitical force capable of challenging major powers. Speaking at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, on Sunday, Kallas said the EU's collective strength was precisely why external powers had sought to undermine it. “They don’t like the European Union; that’s very clear,” she said. “If we stick together, if we operate together, then we are equal powers; we are strong.” Read More: EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers Her remarks came as European leaders grappled with uncertainty over Washington’s long-term commitment to European security. She argued that dealing with individual European countries was easier for global powers than negotiating with the bloc as a whole, describing efforts to cultivate bilateral ties as part of a wider “divide-and-con...
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Pakistan's consistent support for Palestine in a divided world

The recent tensions between US, Israel, and Iran have shown the importance of a balanced and principled approach. Throughout this crisis, Pakistan has tried to play the role of a responsible country, urging restraint and pushing for dialogue, while avoiding any moves that could make things worse. Islamabad hasn't taken sides for the sake of bloc politics. Instead, it focused on de-escalation, regional stability, and sticking to international law. This helped build trust in Pakistan’s diplomatic approach. Pakistan has always backed the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and continue to do so: Pakistan supports an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders. It’s not just politics for us. This stance comes from a place of principle: we believe in doing what’s right, legal, and in line with what the world considers just, rather than getting swayed by short-term political pressures. Pakistan is a firm believer of th...
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Shazia Marri clarifies viral clip of exchange with Bilawal, says incident 'cannot be viewed in isolation'

A day after a clip showing perceived brusqueness by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari towards party MNA Shazia Marri went viral on social media, PPP spokesperson herself on Friday termed it a one-off interaction that could not be viewed in isolation. The PPP chairman had addressed a press conference after the party’s parliamentary meeting at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Thursday. Although the session lasted nearly half an hour, the brief exchange — lasting only a few seconds — drew significant attention online. The exchange took place during the press conference when a journalist asked Bilawal about comments attributed to federal ministers suggesting that education, health and other subjects, particularly the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), be returned to the Centre under a proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment. Several subjects, including education and health, were devolved to the provinces un...
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Chinese President Xi to pay state visit to US in autumn this year

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in the autumn this year at the invitation of President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang made the announcement when briefing the press on the just-concluded Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing. He called on the two sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions and exchanges between the two heads of state, foster a favourable atmosphere and build up more outcomes. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang made the announcement when briefing the press on the just-concluded Xi-Trump meeting… pic.twitter.com/voH0IK72N8 — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) May 15, 2026 On his two-day visit, Trump on ​Thursday ​invited Xi to ​the White House ​for ​a visit on ‌September ⁠24 during a state ​banque...
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Violent storm tears through India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing over 100

A ‌violent storm bringing rain, lightning, and hail scythed across India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100 people, rescue officials said on Thursday, as the chief minister ordered ​relief funds to be distributed within 24 hours. Storms are common in ​the northern state during the hot season from March to ⁠June before monsoon rains bring respite, but Wednesday's storm injured 59 people, damaged ​87 homes, and killed 114 livestock, authorities said. At least 104 people died in ​about a dozen districts, the worst hit being the area around the Hindu pilgrimage city of Prayagraj, the office of the state's relief commissioner, Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, told Reuters. Read More: Upcountry braces for heavy rainfall "The ​entire area where we live turned black for around half an hour," said ​Ashok Rai, who lives in the coal-rich industrial town of Obra in the state's Sonbhadra ‌district. "Strong ⁠winds lifted hoarding...
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No hugs, ancient Greece and KFC: Five highlights from Trump-Xi talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump met in Beijing on Thursday for high-stakes talks, discussing the Iran war, Ukraine and economic cooperation. Away from the long list of complex agenda topics, here are five other highlights from day one of the summit: One-sided friendship? Trump heaped praise on Xi as talks began at the cavernous Great Hall of the People, saying: "It's an honour to be your friend". "You and I have known each other for a long time ... We've had a fantastic relationship, we've gotten along when there were difficulties, we worked it out," Trump told Xi. "I would call you and you would call me." Xi has in the past partially reciprocated Trump's characterisation of their relationship, referring to a "personal friendship". But on Thursday, the Chinese leader stopped short of using that label, saying instead that their two countries "should be partners, not rivals". X...
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