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Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak’s environment.
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Pakistan reports first poliovirus case of 2025 in DI Khan; NEOC launches nationwide vaccination drive on February 3.
Pasban-e-Hurriyat reports on the mass killings of Kashmiri civilians by Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir.
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PAF joins “Spears of Victory-2025” exercise in Saudi Arabia, showcasing JF-17 Thunder’s capabilities in multinational air drills.
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Senate debates Starlink’s registration in Pakistan as Elon Musk faces backlash over anti-Pakistan remarks on social media.
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The address of Donald Trump repeats false claims on immigration, the economy, and more. Here’s a fact-check of his remarks.
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An Afghan national involved in terrorist attacks was killed in Balochistan; body handed over to Afghan officials after formalities.
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Bill proposing stricter punishments for rape approved by senate subcommittee, including life imprisonment, fines, and the death penalty.
![Israel's Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, resigns over failure to prevent the October 7 attack, effective March 6, 2025. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AP24127304090448-1727884246-1600x900.webp "AP24127304090448-1727884246")
Israel’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, resigns over failure to prevent the October 7 attack, effective March 6, 2025.
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Pakistan faces a growing risk of drought with a 40% rainfall deficit, threatening water resources and worsening drought conditions.