India’s Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: Reform, Repression, or Religious Overreach?
![What is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and how will it impact land rights, religious autonomy, and political control for Indian Muslims? [Image via India Today]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/waqf-board-035121805-16x9_0-1024x675.webp)
What is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and how will it impact land rights, religious autonomy, and political control for Indian Muslims?
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Likely to Begin in Oman
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Iran agrees to indirect nuclear talks with the US, with Oman mediating amid rising tensions and international reactions.
Trump Calls Afghanistan Withdrawal ‘Catastrophic,’ Criticizes Bagram Base Loss
![Trump calls Afghanistan withdrawal catastrophic, claiming Bagram Air Base would have been key to countering China. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image_71.webp)
Trump calls Afghanistan withdrawal catastrophic, claiming Bagram Air Base would have been key to countering China.
Sri Lanka Non-Committal to India’s Land Connectivity Proposal
![India proposes a land connectivity project with Sri Lanka, while exploring trade opportunities amid U.S. tariffs. [Image via Daily Mirror]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image_5dec3b3882.webp)
India proposes a land connectivity project with Sri Lanka, while exploring trade opportunities amid U.S. tariffs.
Italy Seeks Stronger Economic Ties, Targets $3B Trade with Pakistan
![The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/fabrizio-bielli1744239829-0.webp)
The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion.
UAE to Grant 5-Year Visas to 100,000 Pakistanis: Al-Zaabi
![UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/pak1744208613-0.webp)
UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
US Tariffs May Cost Pakistan $4.2B in 5 Years, $800M Hit in 2024 Alone
![Pakistan faces $0.8bn export loss in 2024 as US slaps 39% tariff; LSE says trade diversion may offer partial relief. [Image via The Express Tribune/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/trump-new-tariff1743638441-0.webp)
Pakistan faces $0.8bn export loss in 2024 as US slaps 39% tariff; LSE says trade diversion may offer partial relief.
Pakistan to Send Delegation to the US for Talks on 29% Tariff Impact
![Pakistan to send high-level delegation to US to discuss 29% tariff, boost trade ties, and attract investment in mineral sector. [Image via PID]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/09152540557757b-1024x1024.webp)
Pakistan to send high-level delegation to US to discuss 29% tariff, boost trade ties, and attract investment in mineral sector.
India’s Withdrawal of Transshipment Facility Impacts Bangladesh Exports
![India ends transshipment facility for Bangladesh exports via land borders, citing congestion and trade disruptions. [Image via Bangla Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hili-ed9d2a04edd6e9b1f92229cebae21170-1024x618.webp)
India ends transshipment facility for Bangladesh exports via land borders, citing congestion and trade disruptions.
Trump Announces Pause on Tariffs Except for China
![Trump pauses global tariffs for 90 days, hikes China's to 125%, triggering global reactions and market volatility. [Image via China Daily]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/67f726f7a3104d9fd1558dab-1024x800.webp)
Trump pauses global tariffs for 90 days, hikes China’s to 125%, triggering global reactions and market volatility.