![Iran is deporting 350 undocumented Afghan migrants daily from Khorasan Razavi, citing economic pressures and stricter policies. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Afghan-refugees-in-Iran.webp "Afghan-refugees-in-Iran")
Iran is deporting 350 undocumented Afghan migrants daily from Khorasan Razavi, citing economic pressures and stricter policies.
![Pakistan and IMF make significant progress toward a Staff-Level Agreement on the $7 Billion loan programme under the EFF. [Image via Business Recorder]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6574d7e8aa518.webp "6574d7e8aa518")
Pakistan and IMF make significant progress toward a Staff-Level Agreement on the $7 Billion loan programme under the EFF.
Kuki-Zo Council lifts Manipur shutdown after protests; tensions persist amid ethnic strife, security concerns, and disruptions.
![Kathmandu rescues 74 children in 11 months, ensuring protection, legal action, and community involvement in child welfare. [Image via The Kathmandu Post]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/thumb5.webp "thumb5")
Kathmandu rescues 74 children in 11 months, ensuring protection, legal action, and community involvement in child welfare.
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Indian market declines sharply in Maldives tourism, risking losses up to $2B despite efforts to boost arrivals.
![Afghanistan signs a contract for the 71-km Wakhan road construction, aiming to boost trade ties with China despite challenges. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-13-18h23m24s961.webp "vlcsnap-2025-03-13-18h23m24s961")
Afghanistan signs a contract for the 71-km Wakhan road construction, aiming to boost trade ties with China despite challenges.
![US removes all migrants from Guantanamo Bay, returning them to the US ahead of a legal challenge on migrant detention policy. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/a8517f50-0012-11f0-a59a-8118430caef7.jpg.webp "a8517f50-0012-11f0-a59a-8118430caef7.jpg")
US removes all migrants from Guantanamo Bay, returning them to the US ahead of a legal challenge on migrant detention policy.
![U.S. immigration detention hits capacity at 47,600 detainees as Trump boosts arrests and seeks more beds for deportations. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/N43S6I4MLRIPZPH65D2LVG2DPY.webp "N43S6I4MLRIPZPH65D2LVG2DPY")
U.S. immigration detention hits capacity at 47,600 detainees as Trump boosts arrests and seeks more beds for deportations.
![Foreign interest in emeralds of Panjshir grows as traders from India, the US, and others eye investment opportunities. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-13-08h32m58s938.webp "vlcsnap-2025-03-13-08h32m58s938")
Foreign interest in emeralds of Panjshir grows as traders from India, the US, and others eye investment opportunities.
![UAE confirms no official visa ban on Pakistanis; stricter scrutiny due to fake documents, overstays, and social media misuse. [Image via APP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1291392_8847127_NAA_akhbar.webp "1291392_8847127_NAA_akhbar")
UAE confirms no official visa ban on Pakistanis; stricter scrutiny due to fake documents, overstays, and social media misuse.