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The U.S. “Do More” policy faces new challenges as Trump’s return could shift aid and counter-terrorism strategies in Afghanistan.
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Powerful earthquake hits Tibet, leading to at least 95 being killed, injuring hundreds, and causing widespread damage and aftershocks.
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At least 8 policemen killed in a Maoist bomb blast in central India, highlighting decades of conflict in the Red Corridor.
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Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb discusses economic stability, growth projections, and reforms amid challenges in Pakistan.
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NUST’s NIPS hosts keynote on Pak-US relations, highlighting cooperation in peace, trade, and knowledge diplomacy for regional stability.
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Himalayan earthquake: 7.1-magnitude tremor causes casualties, destruction in Nepal, China’s Xizang, and impacts across Asia.
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MK Stalin announces $1 million prize to decipher the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) script, marking its centenary.
![Pak-UAE trade could triple, with a focus on startups and economic partnerships, says Consul General in Dubai. [Image via The News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1269136_3689276_Untitled-8_akhbar.webp "1269136_3689276_Untitled-8_akhbar")
Pak-UAE trade could triple, with a focus on startups and economic partnerships, says Consul General in Dubai.
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Discover Pakistan’s 2024 economic outlook: NETP goals, PSX growth, Gwadar trade, energy projects, and key milestones.
On Jan 5, TTP, labeled Fitna al Khawarij, declared war on Pakistan’s security and economy, making confronting Fitna al Khawarij essential for national stability.