Aurangzeb Assures Pakistan won’t Risk External Pressures in Growth Pursuit
![Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb discusses economic stability, growth projections, and reforms amid challenges in Pakistan. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1269319_6077012_Aurangzeb_New_updates.webp)
Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb discusses economic stability, growth projections, and reforms amid challenges in Pakistan.
NIPS Hosts Seminar to Strengthen Pak-US Relations
![NUST's NIPS hosts keynote on Pak-US relations, highlighting cooperation in peace, trade, and knowledge diplomacy for regional stability. [Image via Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah website/ File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1269529_58890_Pak-am_akhbar.webp)
NUST’s NIPS hosts keynote on Pak-US relations, highlighting cooperation in peace, trade, and knowledge diplomacy for regional stability.
Powerful Earthquake Jolts Himalayan Region Near Mount Everest
![Himalayan earthquake: 7.1-magnitude tremor causes casualties, destruction in Nepal, China’s Xizang, and impacts across Asia. [Image via NDTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3kn9ahsg_himalaya-earthquake_pixabay_625x300_30_November_18.webp)
Himalayan earthquake: 7.1-magnitude tremor causes casualties, destruction in Nepal, China’s Xizang, and impacts across Asia.
Stalin Offers $1 Million Reward for Decipherin IVC Script
![MK Stalin announces $1 million prize to decipher the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) script, marking its centenary. [Image via Hindustan Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tamil-Nadu-chief-minister-MK-Stalin-at-the-confere_1736101974879.webp)
MK Stalin announces $1 million prize to decipher the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) script, marking its centenary.
Pak-UAE Trade Poised to Triple Growth
![Pak-UAE trade could triple, with a focus on startups and economic partnerships, says Consul General in Dubai. [Image via The News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1269136_3689276_Untitled-8_akhbar.webp)
Pak-UAE trade could triple, with a focus on startups and economic partnerships, says Consul General in Dubai.
Beyond the Numbers: Pakistan’s Economic Outlook in 2024
![Discover Pakistan's 2024 economic outlook: NETP goals, PSX growth, Gwadar trade, energy projects, and key milestones. [Image via Hum News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pakistan-exonomy-2024-smk-mojo-222-Sadaan.webp)
Discover Pakistan’s 2024 economic outlook: NETP goals, PSX growth, Gwadar trade, energy projects, and key milestones.
Terrorism, Economics, and Ideology: Pakistan Confronting Fitna Al Khawarij

On Jan 5, TTP, labeled Fitna al Khawarij, declared war on Pakistan’s security and economy, making confronting Fitna al Khawarij essential for national stability.
TTP Statements Escalate Threats, Targets Economy Amid Tensions
![TTP statements threaten PML-N, military-linked businesses, escalating tensions amid Pakistan’s political and security crisis. [Image via Dawn]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/010819104900109.webp)
TTP statements threaten PML-N, military-linked businesses, escalating tensions amid Pakistan’s political and security crisis.
Kashmiris Observe Self-Determination Day with Renewed Resolve
![Kashmiris mark January 5 as Right to Self-Determination Day, urging UN to fulfill its pledge for a plebiscite. [Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kashmir.webp)
Kashmiris mark January 5 as Right to Self-Determination Day, urging UN to fulfill its pledge for a plebiscite.