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Judge blocks USAid shutdown, ruling Musk and Doge likely violated the Constitution; Trump admin ordered to reverse actions.
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COAS Gen Asim Munir stresses governance, national security, and a unified stance, warning against a “soft state” approach.
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Maldives records over 100,000 tourist arrivals for the third month of 2025, with China leading as the top source market.
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UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan extended for a year as the UN urges engagement, while Pakistan criticizes Taliban on terrorism.
![Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump for calling to impeach a judge over a ruling on deportations under a 1798 law. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AP25077577189942-1742315770.webp "AP25077577189942-1742315770")
Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump for calling to impeach a judge over a ruling on deportations under a 1798 law.
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Germany approves a historic €500bn fund, boosting defence spending and infrastructure, reshaping European security policy.
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Japan plans to deploy long-range missiles in Kyushu amid security concerns and shifting US-Japan defense dynamics under Trump.
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Pakistan’s government plans to attract investors to its $8 trillion mineral wealth, focusing on projects like Reko Diq and Siah Dik.
The lessons of Youm-e-Badr as Youm-e-Furqan have never been more relevant today as 600M South Asian Muslims face instability and global sidelining.
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Pakistan rejects Modi’s claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability.