Bill Proposing Stricter Punishments for Rape Approved by Pakistan’s Senate Subcommittee
![Bill proposing stricter punishments for rape approved by senate subcommittee, including life imprisonment, fines, and the death penalty. [Image via Superior University]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LLM-thumb.webp)
Bill proposing stricter punishments for rape approved by senate subcommittee, including life imprisonment, fines, and the death penalty.
Israeli Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, Resigns Over October 7 ‘Failure’
![Israel's Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, resigns over failure to prevent the October 7 attack, effective March 6, 2025. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AP24127304090448-1727884246-1024x1024.webp)
Israel’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, resigns over failure to prevent the October 7 attack, effective March 6, 2025.
40% Drop in Rainfall Increases Drought Risk in Pakistan
![Pakistan faces a growing risk of drought with a 40% rainfall deficit, threatening water resources and worsening drought conditions. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/La-Vinuela-reservoir-heatwave1717608772-0.webp)
Pakistan faces a growing risk of drought with a 40% rainfall deficit, threatening water resources and worsening drought conditions.
Trump’s Return: A New Era or More of the Same?
![Trump's return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance. [Image via BBC]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/e3619310-d721-11ef-87df-d575b9a434a4-1024x1024.webp)
Trump’s return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance.
14 Naxalites Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter, Including ₹1 Crore Bounty Leader
![Chhattisgarh police killed 14 Naxalites, including a leader with ₹1 crore bounty, raising concerns over state violence and authoritarianism. [Image via South China Morning Post]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/62093344-75a6-11e6-800a-ae97f003174d_1280x720.webp)
Chhattisgarh police killed 14 Naxalites, including a leader with ₹1 crore bounty, raising concerns over state violence and authoritarianism.
First Commercial Flight Lands at New Gwadar International Airport
![PIA flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport, marking a milestone in Pakistan's aviation and economic development. [Image via Business Recorder]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/201204550a45924.webp)
PIA flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s aviation and economic development.
Pakistan’s Economic Surge: Record Remittances, Panda Bond, and Key Investments
![Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan's economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments. [Image via Policy East]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-economy-1-1024x475.webp)
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.
India’s Camel Population on the Brink: The Law Meant to Protect, Now Threatens Survival
![India's camel population plummets due to flawed laws and neglect—explore the crisis and urgent need for reforms. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DSCN0634-01-1736840398.webp)
India’s camel population plummets due to flawed laws and neglect—explore the crisis and urgent need for reforms.
Chandrakar’s Murder Exposes Risks for Journalists in India
![Mukesh Chandrakar's murder reveals the dangers faced by journalists in India, highlighting corruption, impunity, and press freedom. [Image via @MukeshChandrak9]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1500-1024x1024.webp)
Mukesh Chandrakar’s murder reveals the dangers faced by journalists in India, highlighting corruption, impunity, and press freedom.