![accident_2daaf2 Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India. [Representational Image via Indian Express/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/accident_2daaf2.webp)
Four Including Newly Married Couple Killed in Accident in Kerala
Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India.
![accident_2daaf2 Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India. [Representational Image via Indian Express/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/accident_2daaf2.webp)
Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India.
![dec24-45 A BSF jawan was injured in an IED blast by Naxalites during a defuse operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in India. [Representational Image via Indian Express]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dec24-45.webp)
A BSF jawan was injured in an IED blast by Naxalites during a defuse operation in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district in India.
![1261708_2783326_ANP-jirga_akhbar ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions. [Image via Facebook@BajaurANPTigers]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1261708_2783326_ANP-jirga_akhbar.webp)
ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions.
![4554880-1290728284 Khan’s party observes Martyrs’ Day, urging supporters in Pakistan and abroad to honor those lost in the November 24 protest. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4554880-1290728284.webp)
Khan’s party observes Martyrs’ Day, urging supporters in Pakistan and abroad to honor those lost in the November 24 protest.
![4554740-1735272716 Pakistan launches nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive Dec. 16-22, targeting 44M children under 5 to curb rising polio cases. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4554740-1735272716.webp)
Pakistan launches nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive Dec. 16-22, targeting 44M children under 5 to curb rising polio cases.
![WO-AN333_AQSYRI_P_20130409185847 Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WO-AN333_AQSYRI_P_20130409185847.webp)
Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes.

Billions in aid to Afghanistan raise concerns over accountability, misuse, and the Taliban’s management, casting doubt on international efforts.
![Javed-Mohammed-1734074985 Across India, Muslim families saw their home demolished without warning, plunging them into despair and lasting hardship. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Javed-Mohammed-1734074985.webp)
Across India, Muslim families saw their home demolished without warning, plunging them into despair and lasting hardship.
![Pakistan-EU-flag Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights. [Representational Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pakistan-EU-flag.webp)
Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights.
![15501611821734072776 Attaullah Tarar visits TRT World, discusses media collaboration, cultural documentaries, and tourism promotion. [Image via Radio Pakistan]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/15501611821734072776.webp)
Attaullah Tarar visits TRT World, discusses media collaboration, cultural documentaries, and tourism promotion.