Pakistan reapplies for GSP+ renewal, with approval tied to progress in human rights, environmental, and social commitments.
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Afghanistan: Terror Hub or Global Chessboard
From a terror hub to a battleground for global influence—Afghanistan’s future is more uncertain than ever, especially amid US-China rivalry.
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Japan Pledges $1.65 Million To Aid Vulnerable Communities In Afghanistan, Lebanon, And Yemen
Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
![63 Afghan migrants released from prisons of Pakistan and repatriated as deportations of undocumented Afghans continue. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Afghan-refugees-and-detainees-in-Pak-320x179.webp)
Pakistan Releases 63 Afghan Migrants Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts
63 Afghan migrants released from prisons of Pakistan and repatriated as deportations of undocumented Afghans continue.
![Pakistan’s first lunar rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-8 mission in 2028, marking a milestone in the space program of Pakistan. [Image via CNSA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Icube-Q-sun-moon-2024-CNSA-1-320x179.webp)
Pakistan To Launch First Lunar Rover With China’s Chang’e-8 Mission
Pakistan’s first lunar rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-8 mission in 2028, marking a milestone in the space program of Pakistan.
![Dr. Nazmul Islam’s Power of Bonding reveals how China and India engage with Pakistan through culture, history, and strategic partnerships. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAT-Web-Banners-111-320x179.webp)
Power of Bonding and Non-Western Emerging Great Powers Engagement: A Book Review
Dr. Nazmul Islam’s Power of Bonding reveals how China and India engage with Pakistan through culture, history, and strategic partnerships.
![Modi's visit to France and the US focuses on AI collaboration, strategic partnerships, defense, and trade talks. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Paris-Modi-6_1739230446276_1739230456703-320x179.webp)
PM Modi’s Two-Nation Visit To France And US : Focus On AI
Modi’s visit to France and the US focuses on AI collaboration, strategic partnerships, defense, and trade talks.
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China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Threat, Says Fentanyl Crisis Is U.S. Problem
China condemns Trump’s 10% tariff, files WTO challenge, but signals openness to talks amid trade tensions with the U.S.
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Lingering Impact of Tariffs of Trump on Global Trade Relations
Tariffs of Trump on China, Mexico, and Canada reshaped global trade, creating lasting economic and diplomatic impacts.
![Afghan women to pursue education in Pakistan with Taliban's conditional approval; scholarships to boost bilateral ties. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/afghan-student-pak1737987362-0-320x179.webp)
Pakistan Opens Doors to Afghan Girls’ Education
Afghan women to pursue education in Pakistan with Taliban’s conditional approval; scholarships to boost bilateral ties.
