![Taliban fighters in armored vehicles, armed with America’s abandoned arsenal in Afghanistan, take part in a military street parade in Herat, Afghanistan, on April 19. [Image via AFP via Getty Images].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Afghanistan-US-weapons-GettyImages-1240084574.webp)
South Asia
From Kabul to Islamabad: The Cost of America’s Abandoned Arsenal
America’s abandoned arsenal in Afghanistan isn’t just collecting dust—it’s arming terror groups like TTP and ISKP.
Haleema Khalid
America’s abandoned arsenal in Afghanistan isn’t just collecting dust—it’s arming terror groups like TTP and ISKP.
![Explore how media moguls like Musk and Zuckerberg shape narratives, impacting truth and the Pakistani diaspora in the UK. [Image via Mr Wallpaper.com]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/elon-musk-vs-mark-zuckerburg-1521866779767669858180.webp)
Explore how media moguls like Musk and Zuckerberg shape narratives, impacting truth and the Pakistani diaspora in the UK.
Is the Eagle’s grip loosening? The dragon and bear, at the helm of SCO-led multipolarity, challenge the established order traditionally led by the Eagle Nation.
The 2024 elections brought an unforeseen plot twist, leaving pundits and citizens alike pondering a pivotal question: Is the magic of ‘Brand Modi’ fading?
Modi hails BJP’s win, while I.N.D.I.A. secures 232 seats in a tight race. Let’s explore key areas where BJP lost.
![Pakistan’s Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the 1998 nuclear tests, signifies not just a scientific feat but also embodies Pakistan’s national character [Image via Dawn Images].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/6292e48f594c9.webp)
Youm-e-Takbeer, marking Pakistan’s 1998 nuclear tests, signifies not just a scientific feat but also embodies Pakistan’s national character.
![As India reflects on a decade of Modi in the Prime Minister's Office, the journey reveals a troubling trajectory [Image via Reuters].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2022-08-15T072754Z_114745352_RC2PWV9C3995_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-INDEPENDENCEDAY.webp)
As India reflects on a decade of Modi in the Prime Minister’s Office, the journey reveals a troubling trajectory!
As India prepares to take the spotlight at the G20 Summit, it\’s essential to question whether this glittering opportunity signifies a genuine commitment to address pressing concerns or if it merely serves as a facade. The issues of rising inflation, extremism, Islamophobia, and the Kashmir situation cast a shadow on India\’s international image.
![September 6th, a day for introspection! [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/September-6th.webp)
Beyond the displays of military prowess, September 6th is a day for introspection—a time to acknowledge that while external threats are palpable, the gravest danger often festers within our borders.