March 11, 2025 - South Asia Times

Kurdish-Led SDF Agrees to Integrate With Syrian Government Forces

Syrian and Kurdish-led forces reach a deal to integrate northeastern Syria under state control, ensuring Kurdish rights and a ceasefire.

At least seven people were jailed in Bangladesh for raping children in six districts, with one victim’s father dying in shock.

Pakistan plans to privatize PIA by July, with Roosevelt Hotel’s fate uncertain amid a terminated $228M lease deal in New York.

US ends Iraq’s sanctions waiver for electricity imports of Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran amid renewed nuclear tensions.

Pakistan, IMF discuss next $7 billion tranche, focusing on economic reforms, new taxes, and energy tariffs to meet loan conditions.

NADRA unveils Pakistan’s first Dematerialised Digital Identity Card, marking a major step in the country’s digital transformation.

UN Chief Guterres, Prof Yunus to visit Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar on March 14 as part of Ramadan solidarity tour.

Nepal’s exports surged 46.5% to Rs127.20B, driven by soybean oil, while high-value goods saw only marginal growth.

BLA’s Jaffar Express attack marks a major escalation. Can Pakistan counter the threat and address internal security lapses?

Sri Lanka’s women boxers miss IBA World Championship in Serbia due to visa complications and lack of financial support.