Pakistan Faces Hailstorms, Heatwaves: Weather Alerts Issued

Pakistan faces hailstorms in Islamabad and heatwaves in the south. Authorities issue weather alerts and safety warnings.
Hailstorm in Islamabad Exposes Climate Vulnerability

A sudden hailstorm wreaked havoc in Islamabad, damaging vehicles, solar panels, and property as extreme weather grips Pakistan’s capital.
Pakistan’s Diaspora Debate

Over 1,078 overseas Pakistanis from 60 countries touched down in Islamabad for the 2025 Overseas Pakistani Convention—welcomed as state guests and greeted by the rhythm of folk drums and the aroma of home-cooked flavors at Lok Virsa on April 13. For a country that has leaned on its diaspora through every economic storm, this gathering […]
IMF Flags Governance Flaws in Pakistan, Proposes Transparency Reforms
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IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.
3 Balochistan Constabulary Officers Martyred in Blast in Pakistan’s Mastung
![IED blast targets Balochistan Constabulary in Mastung, kills 3 policemen, injures 16; leaders vow to fight terrorism. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mohaimin-shah-2025-04-15t120114-8511744700597-0.webp)
IED blast targets Balochistan Constabulary in Mastung, kills 3 policemen, injures 16; leaders vow to fight terrorism.
Indian Billionaire Jeweller Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium Over $1.8bn Bank Fraud
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Fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium; to appeal citing health issues amid India’s extradition efforts.
Iran Opposes US Proposal to Move Uranium Stockpile to Russia
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Iran resists US push to transfer uranium abroad as Muscat talks stall; Rome set to host next round amid rising tensions.
Trump Warns China ‘Not Getting Off The Hook’ on US Electronics Tariffs
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Trump says no one is exempt from tariffs as US-China trade tensions grow despite temporary tech product exemptions.
Visa Overstay Leads to Arrest of Afghan Student in Pune, India
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Afghan student detained in Pune for visa overstay, raising concerns over Afghan nationals’ residency issues in India.