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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 CĂș 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...

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...

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....

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...

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 đŸŒș (@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...

Sindh bans inter-provincial wheat movement amid rising prices

Sindh on Thursday decided to impose a ban on the inter-provincial movement of wheat as part of a broader strategy to secure food supplies, curb hoarding, and stabilise market availability. Briefing the media on key cabinet decisions taken under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the move came amid rising wheat prices and aimed to ensure fair distribution and price stability across the province. He said the cabinet meeting approved a wide-ranging reform and development agenda covering health, education, transport, governance, and infrastructure, which reflected what he described as a “development-driven approach” of the provincial government. ŰłÛŒÙ†ŰŠŰ± Ű”ÙˆŰšŰ§ŰŠÛŒ وŰČÛŒŰ± ŰŽŰ±ŰŹÛŒÙ„ Ű§Ù†ŰčŰ§Ù… میمن نے ÙŸŰ±ÛŒŰł Ú©Ű§Ù†ÙŰ±Ù†Űł ŰłÛ’ ۟۷ۧۚ ک۱ŰȘے ÛÙˆŰŠÛ’ Ú©ÛŰ§ ہے کہ ŰłÙ†ŰŻÚŸ Ű­Ú©ÙˆÙ…ŰȘ کی Ù…Ű€Ű«Ű± ÙŸŰ§Ù„ÛŒŰłÛŒÙˆÚș کے ۚۧŰčŰ« ÚŻÙ†ŰŻÙ… کی ŰšÙ…ÙŸŰ± ÙŰ”Ù„ ÛÙˆŰŠÛŒ ہے۔ ŰłÙ†ŰŻÚŸ Ű­Ú©ÙˆÙ…ŰȘ نے ŰšÛ’ Ù†ŰžÛŒŰ± ÛŰ§Ű±ÛŒ کۧ۱ڈ کے Ű°Ű±ÛŒŰčے Ú©ŰłŰ§Ù†ÙˆÚș کی مŰčŰ§ÙˆÙ†ŰȘ کی ہے۔ Ű§Ù†ÛÙˆÚș نے Ú©ÛŰ§ کہ ŰłÙ†ŰŻÚŸ Ú©Ű§ŰšÛŒÙ†Û نے ÚŻÙ†ŰŻÙ… کی نقل و ...

Two schoolchildren killed in drone strike in K-P's Bajaur: police

Two school-going children were killed in a drone strike in the Shah Tangi area of Mamund tehsil in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, police said. Deputy Superintendent of Police Niaz Muhammad confirmed the incident and said the injured were immediately taken to the hospital; however, both children succumbed to their injuries on the way. According to local sources, the incident took place while the children were returning home from school after completing their classes. Read: 3 injured in terrorist drone attack on cricket ground in K-P's Bajaur The deceased were identified as 10-year-old Hassan, son of Israr, and a 12-year-old boy, the son of local religious scholar Maulana Mumtaz. The incident triggered panic in the area, with residents strongly condemning the strike and demanding a transparent investigation. Sources said grief gripped the affected families, while a large number of local residents gathered at the site after the incident. The origin of t...