Rocket Scientist Narayanan Appointed ISRO Chief
![Rocket scientist V. Narayanan named ISRO chief, to lead India’s ambitious space goals, including moon and space station plans. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4UWIWB46NRNEROG5UGK3LTSDMM.webp)
Rocket scientist V. Narayanan named ISRO chief, to lead India’s ambitious space goals, including moon and space station plans.
Women Require Permission from Husbands or Parents for Haj: CII
![Women must seek permission from husbands or parents to perform Haj, says Pakistan's Religious Affairs Ministry. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/072013176b95729.webp)
Women must seek permission from husbands or parents to perform Haj, says Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry.
3 Soldiers Martyred, 19 Terrorists Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations on Tuesday: ISPR
![Three soldiers martyred, 19 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during military operations on Tuesday, says ISPR. [Image via ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/07233731e5e4e9c.webp)
Three soldiers martyred, 19 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during military operations on Tuesday, says ISPR.
Bangladesh’s Ailing Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Leaves Country for Treatment in London
![Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia leaves Dhaka for medical treatment in London, battling serious health issues. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4561450-401625621.webp)
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia leaves Dhaka for medical treatment in London, battling serious health issues.
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دورِ نبوی میں مساجد کا کردار نہ صرف عبادت بلکہ سیاسی، سماجی اور روحانی معاملات کا مرکز بھی تھا۔ آج کی مساجد میں اس اہمیت کا فقدان کیوں ہے؟
United States-Pakistan Cultural Ties: A Legacy Beyond Military Diplomacy
![Explore the cultural ties between the United States and Pakistan, from art and music to digital diplomacy and future prospects. [Image adapted from ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-37-1024x1024.webp)
Explore the cultural ties between the United States and Pakistan, from art and music to digital diplomacy and future prospects.
Will Trump Dial Up America’s ‘Do More’ Policy for Afghanistan?
![The U.S. "Do More" policy faces new challenges as Trump’s return could shift aid and counter-terrorism strategies in Afghanistan. [Image via Daily Mail]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25505248-0-image-a-2_1583281175655.webp)
The U.S. “Do More” policy faces new challenges as Trump’s return could shift aid and counter-terrorism strategies in Afghanistan.
At least 95 Reported Killed as Powerful Earthquake hits Tibet
![Powerful earthquake hits Tibet, leading to at least 95 being killed, injuring hundreds, and causing widespread damage and aftershocks. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-01-07T070104Z_992083749_RC2U4CAMNKDB_RTRMADP_3_CHINA-QUAKE-TIBET-1736233486.webp)
Powerful earthquake hits Tibet, leading to at least 95 being killed, injuring hundreds, and causing widespread damage and aftershocks.
Nine Killed in Roadside Bomb Attack in Central India
![At least 8 policemen killed in a Maoist bomb blast in central India, highlighting decades of conflict in the Red Corridor. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WEB-MAP-INDIA-CHHATTISGARH-1000X562-1736163429.webp)
At least 8 policemen killed in a Maoist bomb blast in central India, highlighting decades of conflict in the Red Corridor.