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Khalil Haqqani’s death in a Kabul explosion exposes leadership rifts in the Afghan interim government and raises concerns about ISKP’s role.
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Two MoUs signed at the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission to enhance trade, energy, and regional cooperation.
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No agreement reached on ‘hybrid’ format for 2025 Champions Trophy as India and Pakistan clash over venue and conditions.
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The UN urges Pakistan to amend its blasphemy law amid rising violence, with false accusations fueling mob attacks and persecution.
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US holds meetings with Congress members to strengthen bilateral relations in trade and investment.
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Pakistan’s envoy condemns the attack that killed Khalil Rahman Haqqani, Taliban’s refugee minister, expressing shock and sadness.
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Who killed Khalilur Rahman Haqqani? ISKP or internal Taliban rivalry? Explore how this assassination deepens Afghanistan’s fault lines.
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A soldier was martyred and 15 terrorists killed during a security operation in Balochistan’s Zhob district.
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Pakistan army arraigns ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed on charges of political activities, land grabbing, and violations of laws.
![ذیابیطیس ایک خاموش قاتل ہے، مگر مناسب خوراک، ورزش اور سیرت نبوی کے اصولوں پر عمل کر کے اس بیماری سے بچیں اور صحت مند زندگی گزاریں۔ [Image via anad.org]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/900x500_banner_HK-Connect_Green-vegetables-for-diabetics.webp "900x500_banner_HK-Connect_Green-vegetables-for-diabetics")
ذیابیطیس ایک خاموش قاتل ہے، مگر مناسب خوراک، ورزش اور سیرت نبوی کے اصولوں پر عمل کر کے اس بیماری سے بچیں اور صحت مند زندگی گزاریں۔