US to Return 20 Stolen Nepali Artifacts Worth Rs410 Million
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to return 20 stolen Nepali antiquities worth Rs410 million, including a rare 15th-century paubha painting.
Bangladesh’s Imports from SAARC Nations Exceed Exports by Over Five Times
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Bangladesh’s trade deficit with Saarc widens as imports far exceed exports; policymakers urged to boost regional trade balance.
No UAE Official Ban on Visa Issuance to Pakistanis, NA Told
![UAE confirms no official visa ban on Pakistanis; stricter scrutiny due to fake documents, overstays, and social media misuse. [Image via APP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1291392_8847127_NAA_akhbar.webp)
UAE confirms no official visa ban on Pakistanis; stricter scrutiny due to fake documents, overstays, and social media misuse.
Airpower and Counterterrorism: Lessons from Afghanistan

Airpower and counterterrorism evolve as Pakistan fights terrorism in Afghanistan with airstrikes, intelligence, and advanced tech.
Kurdish-Led SDF Agrees to Integrate With Syrian Government Forces
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Syrian and Kurdish-led forces reach a deal to integrate northeastern Syria under state control, ensuring Kurdish rights and a ceasefire.
Six Children Raped In Six Districts In Bangladesh
![At least seven people were jailed in Bangladesh for raping children in six districts, with one victim's father dying in shock. [Image via The Daily Star]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/child-ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter.webp)
At least seven people were jailed in Bangladesh for raping children in six districts, with one victim’s father dying in shock.
Pakistan Commits To PIA Sale By July, Roosevelt Hotel’s Fate Remains Uncertain
![Pakistan plans to privatize PIA by July, with Roosevelt Hotel's fate uncertain amid a terminated $228M lease deal in New York. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pia_42111112.webp)
Pakistan plans to privatize PIA by July, with Roosevelt Hotel’s fate uncertain amid a terminated $228M lease deal in New York.
US Terminates Sanctions Waiver For Iraq To Purchase Gas, Electricity From Iran
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US ends Iraq’s sanctions waiver for electricity imports of Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran amid renewed nuclear tensions.
Pakistan, IMF Complete Technical-Level Talks For Next $7 Billion Tranche
![Pakistan, IMF discuss next $7 billion tranche, focusing on economic reforms, new taxes, and energy tariffs to meet loan conditions. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024965-imf-1564551947.webp)
Pakistan, IMF discuss next $7 billion tranche, focusing on economic reforms, new taxes, and energy tariffs to meet loan conditions.