Maldives recalls diplomat to Pakistan over meeting with Afghanistan envoy
The Maldives recalls its diplomat in Pakistan after an unauthorized meeting with an Islamic Emirate envoy in Islamabad.
First Ballot For 2024 US Elections Cast In New Hampshire
Dixville Notch casts the first ballot in the US for the 2024 Presidential elections, with a split vote for Trump and Harris.
Tenure Extension: Stability or Institutional Overreach
![Is tenure extension of services chiefs and increasing Supreme Court judges a smart move for stability, or does it risk too much power in one place? [Image via National Assembly of Pakistan]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/national-assembly.webp)
Is tenure extension of services chiefs and increasing Supreme Court judges a smart move for stability, or does it risk too much power in one place?
Pakistan Cuts Interest Rates to Two-Year Low to Aid Economy
Pakistan cuts interest rates to boost growth, with inflation easing and economic stability improving amid IMF support.
Pakistanis welcome Aramco’s new Islamabad outlet
Aramco’s new retail station opens in Islamabad, promising high-quality fuel and services, enhancing Pakistan’s oil sector.
Bangladesh reroutes global textile exports through Maldives
Bangladesh reroutes textile exports via the Maldives, bypassing India, impacting Indian port revenue amid strained ties.
High Stakes: Five Eyes, India-Canada Row and US Elections
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The India-Canada row isn’t just bilateral; it shows geopolitical tensions with global implications amid U.S. elections and Five Eyes scrutiny.
When Air Turns Toxic: Lahore, Delhi, and the Smog Diplomacy
![When smog blankets Lahore and Delhi, it’s not just a bad air day; it’s a full-blown crisis that demands urgent smog diplomacy. Smog in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 22, 2021. [AP Photo]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/imrs-1-1024x729.webp)
When smog blankets Lahore and Delhi, it’s not just a bad air day; it’s a full-blown crisis that demands urgent smog diplomacy.
Violence Disrupts Consular Camp at Hindu Temple in Brampton
Violence erupted at a consular camp near Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, raising security concerns amid tensions.