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Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi on Tuesday prayed for unity among Muslims and better conditions for them around the world while delivering the Hajj sermon at Masjid-i-Namirah
Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat as a harsh desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40 C
The imam concluded the sermon with an emotional prayer, seeking acceptance of the pilgrims rituals, unity among the Muslim world, and the safe return of pilgrims to their homes
“Oh God improve the conditions of Muslims create unity among them and set them on the path of the truth he said according to a televised Urdu translation
During his sermon, Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi emphasised that Haj is a fundamental pillar of Islam rooted in absolute monotheism and submission to Allah the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported
He underscored that the pilgrimage serves as a vital platform for mutual ac-
quaintance, harmony, cooperation, and unity among Muslims of all nationalities and backgrounds The sermon also highlighted the primary pillars of Islam the importance of fearing Allah (taqwa) and the universal laws of divine support for believers the outlet said
Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi noted that a proper pilgrimage requires excellent conduct, truthful speech, and the avoidance of sins disputes and partisan or political slogans SPA added
The sermon emphasised that true honour lies in piety sincerity and the oneness of Allah (Tawhid), warning Muslims against associating partners with Him (Shirk)
Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi urged Muslims to abandon division falsehood gossip and hatred and instead strengthen brotherhood patience and righteousness state-run APP reported
From daybreak, thousands of whiterobed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre rocky hill near Makkah where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his last sermon
The Haj follows the path of the
Prophet’s (PBUH) final pilgrimage about 1 400 years ago Following the address the pilgrims performed the Zuhr and Asr prayers combined and shortened in line with the prophetic tradition, SPA reported The congregational prayer and sermon were attended by several high-ranking officials including Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and Grand Mufti of the Kingdom Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan SPA highlighted Namirah Mosque s importance as one of the most prominent Islamic landmarks in the holy sites because of its connection to the location where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his farewell sermon
The mosque was named after Mount Namirah located in the area It oc-
cupies a strategic location north of Arafat approximately 22 kilometres from the Grand Mosque and is classified as the second-largest mosque in the holy sites area according to SPA Earlier in the day, the Makkah General Transport Centre announced the completion of the movement of pilgrims to Arafat at 7:56am two hours ahead of the timing achieved during last year s Haj
The movement operations covered three modes of transport: shuttle buses traditional transport, and the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Project After Mount Arafat, pilgrims will spend the night in Muzdalifah where they will collect pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual in Mina starting on Wednesday
'Another prolonged conflict would ser ve no one,' Dar warns UNSC, urges restraint in Middle East
and de-escalation in the Middle East warning the United Nations Security Council that another prolonged conflict would endanger regional peace and further strain the fragile international order He arrived in New York on Tuesday for an official visit from May 26 to 28 to participate in a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate convened under China’s presidency of the council The highlevel debate is titled Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System” Addressing an open debate of the United Nations Security Council during China s presidency FM Dar said, while referring to the ongoing efforts to achieve a resolution to the conflict between Iran and the United States: “The entire world is watching We must succeed in the interest of regional and global peace and security
He added that the principle of peaceful settlement must apply equally to all long-standing disputes on the Security Council s agenda Dar said Pakistan had consistently advocated restraint, de-escalation and diplomacy
“As a friendly neighbour of Iran and brotherly countries of the Gulf Pakistan consistently stood for restraint de-escalation and a return to diplomacy he said He added that during his recent visit to Beijing, Pakistan and China had announced a five-point initiative for peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle
FIA probes oil storage licences, fuel stock discrepancies and Rs10 billion PDC claims
requests for comment according to the report
Pakistan holds trade and investment
talks with Chinese firms across textiles, mining and e-commerce sectors
improving Pakistan s cottonseed quality through Chinese technology
export footprint across key sectors
According to a statement the commerce minister met representatives of eight Chinese enterprises to explore opportunities for cooperation in textiles, agriculture, mining, chemicals, e-commerce and food processing During a meeting with Zhong Heng Textile discussions focused on yarn imports and
The minister highlighted Pakistan’s strategic location and reiterated the government s commitment to facilitating long-term Chinese investment In talks with Fortune Tech both sides discussed cooperation in organic products, seed development and technology-driven quality enhancement Meetings with Shanghai Zhongken Xinshen Technology focused on mining sector collaboration mineral exploration opportunities and financing mechanisms During discussions with Nanjing Jinshan Chemical Technology, the minister discussed expanding exports of Pakistani copper lead-zinc iron ore, guar gum and sugar
The Chinese company expressed interest in establishing long-term procurement arrangements for Pakistani products Engagements with Shanghai Pingyuan-Tech centred on digital trade cooperation and e-commerce connectivity between the two countries
The minister also met representatives of AHCOF Neochains Holdings to discuss opportunities in sesame trade focusing on quality assurance and stable supply arrangements
In a separate meeting with Zhejiang Grain, Oil and Food, both sides explored expanding exports of competitively priced Pakistani agricultural products to the Chinese market
The Sindh government has opposed immediate deregulation of the sugar sector and rejected proposals to abolish crop zoning and remove restrictions on new sugar mills, complicating the federal government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finalise a new national sugar policy by the end of June The Express Tribune reported According to details shared by the provincial cabinet, Sindh has submitted nearly a dozen objections to the draft sugar policy finalised by the federal government in consultation with provinces and stakeholders During the recent stafflevel talks with the lender Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had assured the IMF that the government was moving towards full liberalisation and that the policy would be approved by federal and provincial governments before being adopted by the federal cabinet by the end of June 2026 The provincial government argued that regulation of the sugar sector falls under provincial jurisdiction and said any federal policy must respect provincial authority over price fixation licensing zoning and oversight The provincial government strongly opposes setting up new sugar mills as the existing sugar mills are running much below sanctioned capacity,” the objections stated Buland Khan Junejo spokesperson for the Sindh government on irrigation and agriculture said Sindh opposed immediate deregulation but could support phased deregulation over five to ten years He
Frontier Economics has warned that Pakistan s combined 37% tax burden on mobile services is among the highest globally, restricting mobile penetration, slowing digital growth and limiting long-term government revenues The findings were presented in a report titled Unlocking Digital Growth by Reducing Sector Taxation in Pakistan, launched by Jazz in Islamabad on Monday According to the report, the current tax structure on mobile services includes 19 5% sales tax 15% advance income tax charged
facilities extended to Hascol between 2015 and 2020 caused losses of ₨54 billion to the bank According to the court order the FIA alleged that the bank extended financing worth ₨5 billion to Hascol during Ashraf s tenure as president from 2014 to 2016 The agency further claimed that the bank’s exposure increased to ₨15 65 billion between 2017 and 2019 during the tenure of former NBP president Saeed Ahmed Khan The bench observed that several senior NBP officials initially nominated in the case on similar allegations were later turned into witnesses Among them were Hidayat Shar, Syed Akbar Zaidi and Syed Misbah Hussain, whom the court said had originally been named as accused but were subsequently converted into witnesses without apparent justification The order further noted that four additional NBP officials accused of criminal negligence were also made witnesses, while all officers associated with Hascol and Vitol had either been acquitted or discharged by the FIA The court also pointed out that Saleem Butt whom the FIA had described as the “mastermind” of the alleged fraud was later acquitted Similarly former NBP president Saeed Ahmed and senior NBP official Usman Shahid were exonerated through a supplementary FIA report The FIA had also named NBP officials Rima Ather and Syed Irtiza Kazmi, along with several bank officers and Hascol officials, including Saleem Butt and Ali Ansari in the original charge-sheet According to the order Vitol Dubai Limited acquired a 25% stake in Hascol in 2016 by purchasing shares from Mumtaz Hasan Khan Saleem Butt and Liaquat Ali while Salman Butt was serving as Hascol s chief executive officer at the time Hascol was incorporated as a private limited company in 2001 by Mumtaz Hasan and later converted into a public company in 2007
COMMENT
The Abraham Accords feint
US President Donald Trump signalled that he was now reduced to scrabbling for an exit from the war he and Israel had imposed on Iran by saying that he had asked Saudi Arabia Qatar Egypt Jordan Pakistan and Turkey to sign the Abraham Accords in a finale to the war He explained it as a desire to make the agreement to end the war more historic, but it seems suspiciously like a cover for an exit on Iran’s terms It may also leave the ending of the war in such a way that while the USA leaves the region it expands the role of Israel thus leaving the USA as no longer responsible for the primary security of oil supplies from the region, but ensuring that it continues to have a share It would mark the change of the Accords from merely a mechanism for the recognition of Israel into a security arrangement, one which would replace the US guarantee in the region, but which still be underwritten by it There are many problems with this proposal, which seems more the result of Mr Trump realizing that the deal taking shape will not be describable even by the most barefaced spin doctor as a victory The main reason will be separating the nuclear issue from the reopening of the Hormuz Strait While the Strait reopening is a universal demand as it led to shortages in oil urea and aluminum the Iranian nuclear programme is a Zionist issue Separating the nuclear issue for further talks means leaving Zionists dissatisfied Is Mr Trump scrambling to find some way of showing off to Zionists and to Israel that he has something out of the war for them?
The problem is that he has put some close allies on the spot Turkey, Jordan and Egypt have already recognized Israel, but may not want to get into any sort of entanglement which might involve military or intelligence-sharing cooperation with Israel as is being said of previous Accord signatories Then there is the firm stand taken by Saudi Arabia among others, that it will not recognize Israel unless there is a clear pathway to Palestinian statehood Coming after the recent Gaza bloodbath and considering that Iran has been targeted because Israel objects so strenuously to its nuclear programme, it is unlikely that any Muslim country would like to sign on Particularly poignant is the fact that the US guarantees that underwrote the accords, have had their true worth shown by Iran
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GOP reacts to Trump
U R I N G the past week, the Trump Administration announced three separate but connected decisions that are so outrageous they may lead to his comeuppance Collectively they reward lawlessness and undermine the very foundations of our democracy The first of these was the announcement by the Department of Justice that a $1,776,000,000 fund was being established to compensate “victims” of the previous administration s weaponization of the law by unfairly investigating and punishing them As a quid pro quo Mr Trump agreed to drop his questionable $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service for what he charged was its role in failing to stop a contractor from leaking one of his tax returns to the media in 2019 To cap off the president’s trifecta the DOJ added an amendment to the “victims’ fund stating: The United States releases waives and forever discharges [Trump his family his business] and is hereby forever barred and precluded from prosecuting or pursuing, any and all claims [that] have been or could have been asserted [by the IRS against them or] related or affiliated individuals
in an age of permanent crisis
fare State actors use precision strikes, drones, cyber attacks, and targeted assassinations as well as hybrid operations to exercise force to an extent that is less than that of full-scale war This brings about what can be called manageable escalation measures bold enough to indicate strength but not so bold as to bring about an immediate general war
TThis threat is not as much a looming international war but more of a false calculation The application of cross-border operations in South Asia is the demonstration of a strategic environment wherein states are more inclined to being preemptive rather than patient The transition between proxy warfare and direct signalling between the state actors in the Middle East signifies that there is a slim boundary between shadow warfare and open confrontation Every action is considered a defence; every reaction is placed as a necessity which further escalates the security dilemma
The decentralization of power is also important The world after the Cold War was characterized by asymmetry, a single superpower and many regional actors who adapted to the situation The modern world is not as hierarchical The regional powers have more military capabilities strategic autonomy and diversified partnerships which make them less predictable Strategic risk-taking is more prevalent when there are a group of actors who feel that they can influence the results
was under a unipolar moment as it is defined by scholars The US had unmatched military access international organizations operated with a fair level of coherence and interstate conflicts among established states were deterred and restricted by economic interdependence There was conflict, and it was usually contained, whether it was a proxy war or a counterinsurgency operation, or orchestrated interventions That architecture has now become strained in appearance
A major change here is the undermining of deterrence as a stabilizing force Deterrence used to work as escalation involved foreseeable and disastrous expenses This has changed in modern times however with regards to the nature of war-
Disintegration is more perilous In a fragmented system, the crisis-management systems are weakened, strategic communication performance becomes worse, red lines are blurred and states push boundaries more often thinking that their opponents would exercise rational restraint But rationality in times of trial is seldom ideal It is especially high in countries located on the geopolitical crossroads The factors of strategic depth, regional security, and the economic vulnerability and alliance politics overlap, making policy decisions more significant in a setting where international assurances are less assured The era of unopposed supremacy is gone The question of what will substitute it is still disputed The powers are becoming more diffuse the norms are becoming thin, technology is accelerating the rate of escalation and diplomacy is finding it difficult to keep up The world map is becoming more like a grid of pressure points and not of stable borders The question here is: Are we beginning to see the incremental birth of a new strategic equilibrium- or the normalization of the world where permanent crisis is now the new normal state of international affairs? The writer is a a researcher at Kashmir Institute of International relations and also worked as a research intern at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Trump seems desperate to seek an exit
in every part; it experienced the effect of alliances, nationalism, not planning its strategies wisely and thinking that it could do little and still contain the consequences Once the escalation chains had been initiated it was hard to revert In contrast to 1914 today the world is equipped with nuclear deterrence instantaneous communication and economic interdependence like never before which has brought a limitation that comes along with the increasing nationalism fractured alliances and accelerated technological militarisation Nuclear arms can prevent the great-power total war but will not stop limited conflicts proxy buildups and brinkmanship Whether a global war is imminent or not is the less important question but is the instability itself becoming institutionalised Is this the beginning of a multipolar equilibrium of the rival powers balancing each other by careful interaction or is it a condition of fragmented order where mistrust supplants coordination?
In addition, the international system’s normative framework is becoming weak Sovereignty and non-intervention traditionally two key principles are being re-defined in terms of security demands Transnational strikes preemptive ideologies and limited actions become normalized as policy tools Exceptional measures become normal after some time, which changes acceptable behaviour Psychological adaptation is another characteristic of the current moment The global markets respond to the missile exchanges temporarily before stabilizing Flight cancellations interfere with travel but soon are converted into logistical figures International condemnation is more of a reiterative performance, and leads to the crisis, reaction, and normalization cycle The phenomenal has been routinized It is a historical warning not to relax The First World War was not started by rulers who wanted the world to be destroyed
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Tin the loop” repeated like a liturgical chant by military commanders begins to look less like a safeguard and more like a public relations strategy Jim Mattis, who has forgotten more about strategy than most generals ever learn, put it plainly: targetry is no substitute for strategy The ability to identify and strike 5000 things a day tells you nothing about whether striking them advances any coherent goal It took the USA years of punishing experience in Iraq and Afghanistan to internalize that lesson The temptation, with AI, is to forget it again to mistake speed and scale for effectiveness, and efficiency for wisdom
Consider the Iran operations which have functioned as a real-world demonstration of AI-enabled warfare at scale Central Command confirmed publicly that AI tools had compressed decision cycles that used to take days down to seconds Impressive And yet what has been achieved? The regime did not fall No popular uprising materialized The strategic position of the USA in the region has not obviously improved The argument that precision and speed produce strategic results has yet to be proven; in Iran as in much of modern US military experience, the machines worked and the strategy did not The civilian dimension is worse There have been credible reports of a school struck lives lost the kind of incident that in an earlier era might have provoked congressional hearings public reckoning genuine accountability In the AI era, the conversation shifts almost immediately to the process Was the algorithm correctly trained? Was the data properly labelled? The dead become
The question is not whether algorithms belong anywhere near the battlefield. The question is who decides where the line is and whether anyone is really drawing it at all. That is not a technical question. It is a political one . And so far, the answer looks uncomfor tably like: nobody in par ticular, moving ver y fast, in a direction nobody formally chose . That should bother us. It should bother us a great deal.
Could India’s Gen Z rebellion begin with cockroaches?
and street-corner speeches no longer engage educated youth the way they once did Instead youngsters express their political consciousness through satire memes parody and comedy reels The party also demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister following the recent cancellation of the 2026 NEET examination due to a question paper leak
The demands primarily target corruption and institutional decay which easily makes one recall the 2011 anti-corruption movement popularly known as the Anna Andolan which sought to address political corruption through the Jan Lokpal Bill That non-partisan civil movement eventually gave birth to Arvind Kejriwal s Aam Aadmi Party while simultaneously strengthening the BJP’s anti-Congress narrative before the 2014 general election
COULD THE CJP SIMILARLY EVOLVE INTO A LARGER ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT MOVEMENT? The speculation becomes stronger considering that Dipke himself was associated with the AAP between 2020 and 2023 For now, however, the CJP primarily serves as a platform to raise issues and demand accountability “The rest is satire ” they say Their website carries a smart aesthetic There are leaderboards ranking top citizens top states and top revolutionaries
that cockroaches breed in rotten places That s what India is today
The emergence of the CJP as a voice of Gen Z inevitably invites comparisons with recent youth-led mobilisations in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, all of which successfully toppled their respective governments Yet Dipke himself
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Punjab Means C leanliness This Eid
conditions in streets and surroundings Across Punjab an extensive sanitation plan has been activated to manage the disposal of sacrificial waste efficiently and promptly More than 176,000 sanitary workers and thousands of operational vehicles have been deployed under the “Suthra Punjab” initiative to ensure continuous waste collection throughout the three days of Eid Collection points dumping sites and temporary disposal centres have been established in cities, towns and villages to maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of disease
adopted a strict policy against the
would face fines Vigilance teams and monitoring squads are active in different districts, while helplines and com-
message from the government is simple and clear: Eid should bring happiness to people, not heaps of waste and unhygienic
l around the clock The objective is not merely to impose penalties but to create public awareness that cleanliness is a shared civic and religious duty Islam places extraordinary emphasis on cleanliness Our faith teaches us that purity is part of iman Eid ul Adha is not only about sacrificing animals; it is also about discipline responsibility and consideration for others Leaving waste in streets blocking drainage systems or creating foul smells in neighbourhoods goes against the very spirit of this sacred occasion What deserves appreciation is that the Punjab government has attempted to approach the challenge in a systematic
manner Roads, markets, mosques, graveyards and public spaces were cleaned before Eid prayers while sanitation teams remained on standby in all districts Special arrangements have also been made at cattle markets to reduce health risks and maintain hygiene standards Such efforts reflect an important shift towards organised urban management and responsive governance However no government operation regardless of its scale can succeed without public cooperation The responsibility does not belong to sanitary workers alone Every household must play its role by using designated waste bags, cooperating with collection teams and avoiding careless disposal practices A clean Punjab cannot be achieved through government machinery alone; it requires collective public behaviour At the same time, Eid ul Adha reminds us of another equally important obligation: caring for the less fortunate around us The essence of qurbani lies not in display but in sharing In many homes across Pakistan meat is considered a luxury that families can only afford on Eid days For widows, labourers, daily-wage workers, orphaned children and struggling families, this occasion arrives with hope and expectation Islam beautifully instructs believers to distribute qurbani meat among relatives neighbours and the poor This teaching carries immense social wisdom It strengthens community bonds, reduces hardship and ensures that the joy of Eid is shared collectively rather than enjoyed in isolation In today’s economic circumstances when inflation has placed enor-
mous pressure on ordinary households, the importance of generosity has increased even further
This Eid people should look beyond their immediate circles There may be families in nearby katchi abadis, elderly people living alone, sanitation workers performing duties in heat or labourers away from their hometowns who deserve to be remembered Sharing quality meat offering meals and extending kindness can bring dignity and happiness to countless individuals It is equally important to acknowledge the tireless sanitary staff spending their Eid on roads and streets instead of with their families Their work protects public health and preserves the cleanliness of our cities during one of the busiest periods of the year They deserve appreciation, respect and humane treatment from society Eid ul Adha is ultimately a lesson in sacrifice humility and service to humanity Clean streets disciplined civic behaviour and compassion for the underprivileged are all reflections of the values this sacred day teaches us If citizens fulfil their responsibilities alongside the government’s efforts, Punjab can set a powerful example of both cleanliness and compassion This Eid let us not only protect the cleanliness of our surroundings but also purify our hearts through generosity responsibility and care for others That is the true spirit of Eid ul Adha
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Achakzai says PTI may quit assemblies over treatment of Imran Khan
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and Tehreek Tahaffuz
Ayeen-e-Pakistan chief Mehmood
Khan Achakzai has said the opposition alliance could withdraw from parliament and provincial assemblies if in his words the current treatment of former prime minister Imran Khan continues
Speaking to a private television channel on Monday, Achakzai said the situation had reached a critical stage and linked the future of the opposition in legislatures to what he described as shrinking political space for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and its allies
He said he feared the alliance would not be able to remain in the assembly if the present approach towards Imran Khan persisted I fear that if the current attitude
towards Imran Khan continues, we will not be able to stay in the assembly " Achakzai questioned the basis of the cases against the jailed former premier and criticised what he said were threats of an extremely long prison sentence Referring to the possibility of a military trial he also challenged the rationale for such a move What has he [Imran] done?
Has he committed murders as you are threatening that a 50-year prison sentence can be announced? He has only said that his snatched mandate should be returned to him But you have been saying that a 50-year prison term can be announced You want to try him in a military court
Tell me if he is a general or a colonel "
He said parliament had effectively been stripped of meaning if even access to the PTI founder was not possible, and indicated that a boycott was no longer merely a theoretical option According to Achakzai, if PTI's
Rising temperatures, intense heatwave accelerate glacier melting in nor thern Pakistan
N T Rising temperatures and an intense heatwave across Pakistan have accelerated glacier melting in northern regions, significantly increasing the risks of landslides, flash floods and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) according to an alert issued by the National Emergency Operations Centre of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) The alert, covering the period from May 26 to May 31, warns that temperatures in many parts of the country could range between 40°C and 48°C
Sindh, Balochistan and southern Punjab are expected to experience the most severe heatwave conditions Acting on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif the NDMA has initiated a nationwide review of preparedness measures to address potential weather-related emergencies Provincial Disaster Management Authorities have also begun precautionary steps including public awareness campaigns deployment of emergency response teams establishment of cooling centres and enhancement of medical facilities According to the NDMA, rapidly rising temperatures in GilgitBaltistan, upper Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and other mountainous regions are causing glaciers to melt at an accelerated pace This has heightened the risk of landslides in areas including Hunza Nagar Gilgit Chilas Astore, Shigar, Chitral, Kalam, Upper Kohistan and parts of Azad Kashmir
The authority warned that landslides could disrupt road connectivity between Shimshal Attabad Lake Karimabad Gulmit Shishkat Bala and Passu Key transport routes including the Karakoram Highway, Shigar Valley Road, Skardu Road and Deosai Road, may also face temporary closures
central committee decided that the party should leave the assemblies in Punjab, Sindh and the Centre while continuing to run the government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that decision would be carried out "If the PTI s central committee suggests quitting the assemblies in Punjab Sindh and the Centre and only running the government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa it will be implemented When asked whether he expected such a recommendation from PTI's central leadership, Achakzai said he did not fear that possibility and could already see it emerging He added that the opposition had been left with no real alternative and said withdrawal from assemblies and parliamentary committees would become unavoidable I don t fear it I can see it coming We will have no option but to withdraw from the assemblies and parliamentary committees "
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