Down The Line
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![Jolani's vision for Syria focuses on reform, inclusivity, and distancing from the Taliban model, as the U.S. cautiously engages with HTS leadership. [Image via NBC News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/241209-jowlani-hts-mb-0822-f7110b.webp)
![The fall of Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria, raising concerns about stability amid competing regional and global interests. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/275a357e-2335-44fd-a708-cb64164b86e6_20472c74-768x768.webp)
The fall of Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria, raising concerns about stability amid...
![CPEC's maritime dimension is set to transform Pakistan's coastal trade, unlocking vast economic potential and a new era of maritime growth. [Image via Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/180329_maritime_silk_road_economic-768x600.webp)
CPEC's maritime dimension is set to transform Pakistan's coastal trade, unlocking vast economic...
![Pakistan amid protests and sovereignty sees unrest, raising critical questions on state power, dissent, and political narratives. [Image via Wikimedia Commons/Usman Ghani]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Parliament_House_Islamabad_by_Usman_Ghani-768x768.webp)
Pakistan amid protests and sovereignty sees unrest, raising critical questions on state power...
![Afghan women deserve better. A balanced approach is needed to uphold their rights while respecting Afghanistan's cultural context and traditions. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/b55ee5ee8f523705b8c4b17c39f3761d470778df-768x720.webp)
Afghan women deserve better. A balanced approach is needed to uphold their rights while respecting...
![Pakistan's ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December 2024, amid global and domestic challenges. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-6-768x768.webp)
Pakistan's ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December...
![Trump's White House return sparks trade tensions with Trump tariffs and BRICS opposition, disrupting global economic dynamics. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-4-768x768.webp)
The return of Trump fuels trade tensions with tariffs on BRICS nations, challenging global economics...
![Explore Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, recent successes, and the challenges of internal unrest shaping its future path. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AFP__20241126__36N723H__v1__Preview__PakistanPoliticsProtestKhan-1732599718-768x768.webp)
Explore Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, recent successes, and the challenges of internal unrest...
![The ongoing PTI protests and the government's reliance on lockdowns reveal a deeper governance crisis in Pakistan, disrupting the economy, causing loss of life, and exacerbating political instability. [Photograph: A Hussain/EPA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/6048-768x768.webp)
The ongoing PTI protests and the government's reliance on lockdowns reveal a deeper governance...
![The recent violence in Kurram Agency, triggered by tribal land disputes underscores the failure of governance and external influences, demanding urgent state intervention to restore peace and security. Image via: [File: Arshad Arbab/EPA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kurram-arshad-arbab-1722482650-768x513.webp)
The recent violence in Kurram Agency, triggered by tribal land disputes underscores the failure of...
