Balochistan shuts three universities over security concerns amid rising attacks, with campuses closed until after Eid.
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Pakistan’s COAS Vows to Defeat Terrorism Through Unified National Response
COAS Gen Asim Munir stresses governance, national security, and a unified stance, warning against a “soft state” approach.
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Afghanistan Urges UNAMA to Enhance Global Ties As UN Extends Mission
UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan extended for a year as the UN urges engagement, while Pakistan criticizes Taliban on terrorism.
Youm-e-Badr: The Furqan of Our Times
The lessons of Youm-e-Badr as Youm-e-Furqan have never been more relevant today as 600M South Asian Muslims face instability and global sidelining.
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Pakistan Rejects Modi’s Claims of ‘Hostility’ in Peace Efforts
Pakistan rejects Modi’s claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability.
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UNSC To Vote On Extending UNAMA’s Afghanistan Mission
UNSC to vote on extending UNAMA’s mandate until 2026, focusing on human rights, aid, and global engagement of Afghanistan.
![A hostage crisis, foreign handlers, and state failures—Jaffar Express tragedy raises tough questions for Pakistan and the urgent need for decisive action. [Image via SAT Creatives]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-19-320x179.webp)
Jaffar Express Tragedy: Known Evils, Unanswered Questions
A hostage crisis, foreign handlers, and state failures—Jaffar Express tragedy raises tough questions for Pakistan and the urgent need for decisive action.
Airpower and Counterterrorism: Lessons from Afghanistan
Airpower and counterterrorism evolve as Pakistan fights terrorism in Afghanistan with airstrikes, intelligence, and advanced tech.
The Afghanistan Crisis: Pakistan’s Unpaid Bill for a War It Didn’t Start
Pakistan faces $450B in losses, 80,000 deaths due to the Afghanistan crisis, straining its economy, security and global investments.
The Torkham Crisis: Escalation, Terror Links, and a Fractured Diplomacy
As border skirmishes continue, the Torkham Crisis exposes deeper security and diplomatic rifts. What’s next for Pakistan-Afghanistan relations?
