South Asia Times

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Pakistan’s Legal Victory: Indus Waters Treaty Upheld at the UN

SAT Commentary February 1, 2026

BLA’s recent attacks

Crackdown on BLA Militants: Balochistan Strengthens Security and Accountability

SAT Commentary February 1, 2026

The Islamabad court

When Advocacy Aligns With Proscribed Narratives

SAT Commentary February 1, 2026

Examining the renewed wave of BLA

Operation Herof II and the Reality of Terrorism in Balochistan

SAT Commentary January 31, 2026

Al Jazeera policy tilt against Pakistan

Misframing Militancy: Al Jazeera’s Policy Tilt Against Pakistan

SAT Commentary January 31, 2026

An analysis of how India’s recurring Nipah virus cases expose transparency gaps, cross-border risks, and the mechanisms through which neighbouring states like Pakistan adopt preventive surveillance measures.

Nipah Virus and the Dynamics of Regional Biosecurity

SAT Commentary January 31, 2026

Examining how the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is transforming Pakistan from an infrastructure-dependent economy into a regional hub for modern manufacturing, industrialization, and blue-economy growth through strategic Chinese partnerships.

CPEC 2.0 and Pakistan’s Journey Toward Industrialization and Maritime Growth

SAT Commentary January 30, 2026

Examining how women’s empowerment in Pakistan has evolved from a social aspiration into a core driver of productivity, innovation, and inclusive national development.

The Empowerment Dividend

SAT Commentary January 30, 2026