South Asia Times

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Pakistan Air Force charts its path to 2030 with J-10C, JF-17 Block III, drones, and digital warfare to build a sovereign fifth-gen force.

PAF 2030: Charting the Course to a 5th-Generation Air Force

Sultan Mehmood Hali August 16, 2025

India’s nuclear expansion, rooted in deception, threatens South Asian stability and global non-proliferation efforts.

India’s Deceit of Nuclear Programme

SAT Editorial Desk August 15, 2025

US-Pakistan mineral cooperation could secure America’s critical minerals and unlock Pakistan’s $8 trillion resource potential.

A Framework for US-Pakistan Cooperation in Mineral Resource Development

SAT Editorial Desk August 15, 2025

Pakistan Navy’s deterrence strategy keeps India’s maritime ambitions in check, from submarines to sea-based nuclear capability.

Pakistan Navy’s Quiet Deterrence: Neutralizing India’s Maritime Signaling

SAT Editorial Desk August 15, 2025

AI will transform work but not replace humans; economics, politics, and human skills make collaboration more likely than mass layoffs.

Why AI Won’t Replace Jobs: The Economic and Political Reality Behind the Headlines

Qaisar Sohail Bhatti August 15, 2025

US and Pakistan renew counterterrorism ties, targeting TTP, ISKP, and BLA, with focus on modern threats and regional stability.

USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue

SAT Commentary August 13, 2025

From tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy, Balochistan’s unrest now serves broader geopolitical agendas.

Emerging India-Israel Nexus in Balochistan

SAT Editorial Desk August 13, 2025

Pakistan’s minerals, tech talent, and energy potential make it a prime US investment destination with high economic and strategic returns.

The Economic Case for a Deeper US-Pakistan Partnership

SAT Editorial Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. labels the BLA a Foreign Terrorist Organization, reshaping South Asia’s counter-terror and diplomatic landscape.

A New Chapter: USA Declares BLA a Foreign Terrorist Organization

SAT Editorial Desk August 12, 2025