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In the silent theater of diplomacy, where words weigh more than warheads, Pakistan choreographed a masterstroke—turning India’s bluster into a backdrop for its quiet, calculated ascent on the regional stage.
With Pakistan’s refugee challenge escalating, the world must confront its role in the Afghan crisis and share the burden.
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Accession, terrorism, geopolitics. The real story of the ‘Black Day’ of Balochistan goes beyond what we’re told! Let’s explore.
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On March 23, 1940, the Lahore Resolution set the stage for Pakistan’s creation. But what does true freedom mean when colonial legacies persist?
![A hostage crisis, foreign handlers, and state failures—Jaffar Express tragedy raises tough questions for Pakistan and the urgent need for decisive action. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-19-1600x917.webp "SAT Web Banners (19)")
A hostage crisis, foreign handlers, and state failures—Jaffar Express tragedy raises tough questions for Pakistan and the urgent need for decisive action.
Tax reforms in Pakistan aim to tackle revenue leakages and boost compliance through digitization. Can this fiscal reset drive real economic change?
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Explore how media moguls like Musk and Zuckerberg shape narratives, impacting truth and the Pakistani diaspora in the UK.
![Imran Khan’s 190 million pound scandal reveals a quid-pro-quo deal with Malik Riaz, exposing corruption at the highest level. [Image via The Friday Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/exclusive-nab-hopeful-of-making-big-breakthrough-in-al-qadir-trust-case-1691650789-1374-1.webp "exclusive-nab-hopeful-of-making-big-breakthrough-in-al-qadir-trust-case-1691650789-1374")
Imran Khan’s 190 million pound scandal reveals a quid-pro-quo deal with Malik Riaz, exposing corruption at the highest level.
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The Pak-US Alliance is strengthening through economic ties, focusing on trade, investment, and mutual prosperity amid global geopolitical shifts.
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US-Pakistan partnership is a journey of alliances, challenges, and opportunities shaping an evolving relationship. What lies ahead?