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PAF joins “Spears of Victory-2025” exercise in Saudi Arabia, showcasing JF-17 Thunder’s capabilities in multinational air drills.
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One year after the Ram Mandir consecration, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute may have entered its next chapter, but the story is far from over.
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Senate debates Starlink’s registration in Pakistan as Elon Musk faces backlash over anti-Pakistan remarks on social media.
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The address of Donald Trump repeats false claims on immigration, the economy, and more. Here’s a fact-check of his remarks.
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An Afghan national involved in terrorist attacks was killed in Balochistan; body handed over to Afghan officials after formalities.
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Bill proposing stricter punishments for rape approved by senate subcommittee, including life imprisonment, fines, and the death penalty.
![Pakistan faces a growing risk of drought with a 40% rainfall deficit, threatening water resources and worsening drought conditions. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/La-Vinuela-reservoir-heatwave1717608772-0.webp "La-Vinuela-reservoir-heatwave1717608772-0")
Pakistan faces a growing risk of drought with a 40% rainfall deficit, threatening water resources and worsening drought conditions.
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Chhattisgarh police killed 14 Naxalites, including a leader with ₹1 crore bounty, raising concerns over state violence and authoritarianism.
![PIA flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport, marking a milestone in Pakistan's aviation and economic development. [Image via Business Recorder]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/201204550a45924.webp "201204550a45924")
PIA flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s aviation and economic development.
![Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan's economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments. [Image via Policy East]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-economy-1.webp "pak-economy-1")
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.