![Indian defence ministry declares 2025 as the "Year of Reforms" to modernize armed forces, focusing on technology and integration. [Image via ANI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-setting-up-of-integrated-theatre-commands-for-_1735757412689.webp "The-setting-up-of-integrated-theatre-commands-for-_1735757412689")
Indian defence ministry declares 2025 as the “Year of Reforms” to modernize armed forces, focusing on technology and integration.
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Pakistan signs a $200M ADB loan agreement for power distribution upgrades, boosting efficiency and reducing energy losses.
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Report unveils an Indian assassination programme targeting individuals in Pakistan since 2021, stirring regional tensions.
![Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reveals that the Taliban requested $35.93M to relocate TTP fighters from Afghan border areas. [Image via Amu]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Asif-Pak.webp "Asif-Pak")
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reveals that the Taliban requested $35.93M to relocate TTP fighters from Afghan border areas.
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Afghan Twitter revives “Napak Army” rhetoric, attacking Pakistan Army with extremist narratives amid Taliban’s governance failures.
![President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif share New Year messages of unity, resilience, and hope for Pakistan. [Image via Radio Pakistan]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/17194479891735701610.webp "17194479891735701610")
President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif share New Year messages of unity, resilience, and hope for Pakistan.
![PM Shehbaz Sharif unveils the 2024-29 National Economic Transformation Plan to boost Pakistan’s growth and exports. [Image via PID]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3120474556c1458.webp "3120474556c1458")
PM Shehbaz Sharif unveils the 2024-29 National Economic Transformation Plan to boost Pakistan’s growth and exports.
![BSF intercepts 286 drones in 2024, curbing illicit trafficking activities of heroin, arms, and explosives along India-Pakistan border. [Image via Hindustan Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-increasing-use-of-drones-for-trafficking-heroi_1735670566966.webp "The-increasing-use-of-drones-for-trafficking-heroi_1735670566966")
BSF intercepts 286 drones in 2024, curbing illicit trafficking activities of heroin, arms, and explosives along India-Pakistan border.
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Militants attacked Kadangband in Indian district of Imphal West at 1 am; village volunteers returned fire as security forces intervened.
![Suvendu Adhikari accuses West Bengal govt of obstructing BSF projects along Bangladesh border, raising security concerns. [Image via Indian Express]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/suvendu-india-bangladesh-fencning.webp "suvendu-india-bangladesh-fencning")
Suvendu Adhikari accuses West Bengal govt of obstructing BSF projects along Bangladesh border, raising security concerns.