Pakistan Warns of Stronger Response if India Escalates Tensions
![Deputy PM of Pakistan Ishaq Dar vows a strong response to India if tensions escalate over the recent Kashmir attack. [Image via PID]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4597256-190032758.webp)
Deputy PM of Pakistan Ishaq Dar vows a strong response to India if tensions escalate over the recent Kashmir attack.
Pakistan Shoots Down Indian Drone Near LoC Amid Kashmir Tensions
![Pakistan shoots down Indian quadcopter along LoC amid rising Kashmir tensions and threats of military escalation. [Image via PTV News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4597010-750443772.webp)
Pakistan shoots down Indian quadcopter along LoC amid rising Kashmir tensions and threats of military escalation.
China, Central Asia Strengthen Trade and Security Ties at 6th Almaty Meeting
![The 6th Central Asia-China foreign ministers' meeting focused on trade, cooperation, and global challenges in Almaty. [Image via The Times of Central Asia]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-28-13.53.52-1024x720.webp)
The 6th Central Asia-China foreign ministers’ meeting focused on trade, cooperation, and global challenges in Almaty.
Pakistan Hosts DFDI Forum to Boost Global Tech Ties
![Pakistan hosts inaugural DFDI Forum 2025 to boost digital investment, showcase IT growth, and attract global tech funding. [Image via DFDI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4596960-1575656323.webp)
Pakistan hosts inaugural DFDI Forum 2025 to boost digital investment, showcase IT growth, and attract global tech funding.
India to Acquire 26 Rafale Jets in $7.4B Deal from France
![India signs $7.4 billion deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jets to boost naval defense and modernize military. [Image via The Nation]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/india-signs-dollar-7-4b-deal-to-buy-26-rafale-fighter-jets-1745902629-6165.webp)
India signs $7.4 billion deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jets to boost naval defense and modernize military.
Iran and Azerbaijan Open New Chapter in Trade, Transport, and Energy Cooperation
![Iran and Azerbaijan strengthen ties through new agreements, boosting trade, energy, and transport cooperation. [Image via Tehran Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/5479551.webp)
Iran and Azerbaijan strengthen ties through new agreements, boosting trade, energy, and transport cooperation.
ICJ Investigates Israel’s Actions Against UNRWA and International Law Violations in Palestine
![ICJ hears case on Israel's obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ap25118301840469-1024x653.webp)
ICJ hears case on Israel’s obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis.
Islamabad Briefs Dhaka on India-Pakistan Tensions
![Pakistan updates Bangladesh on rising India-Pakistan tensions, Kashmir attack, and bilateral talks during Dhaka meeting. [Image via Bangla Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-design-59-124c306c491b810b4ec09d587052ef3b-1024x618.webp)
Pakistan updates Bangladesh on rising India-Pakistan tensions, Kashmir attack, and bilateral talks during Dhaka meeting.
Bangladesh Receives Record $21.77 Billion in Remittances for FY25
![Remittances boost forex reserves of Bangladesh to $27B, with $21.77B received in FY25 and March hitting a record $3.29B. [Image via Dhaka Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bigstock-macro-shot-of-a-dollar-do-247740397-1550507539832-932dcd9552a057f14308b82a189981af-1024x618.webp)
Remittances boost forex reserves of Bangladesh to $27B, with $21.77B received in FY25 and March hitting a record $3.29B.