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.
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.
Drop Site News: The Disinformation Blueprint Against Pakistan
![Drop Site News (DSN) claims to expose global malfeasance, but its sensationalism and biased attacks against Pakistan tell a different story. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-34-1024x1024.webp)
Drop Site News (DSN) claims to expose global malfeasance, but its sensationalism and biased attacks against Pakistan tell a different story.
Khawaja Asif says Taliban Requested $35.93 Million to ‘Relocate’ TTP
![Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reveals that the Taliban requested $35.93M to relocate TTP fighters from Afghan border areas. [Image via Amu]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Asif-Pak-1024x675.webp)
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reveals that the Taliban requested $35.93M to relocate TTP fighters from Afghan border areas.
Afghan Social Media Targets Pakistan Army with Al-Qaeda Inspired Propaganda
![Afghan Twitter revives "Napak Army" rhetoric, attacking Pakistan Army with extremist narratives amid Taliban's governance failures. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-31-1024x1024.webp)
Afghan Twitter revives “Napak Army” rhetoric, attacking Pakistan Army with extremist narratives amid Taliban’s governance failures.
Russia’s Taliban Pivot: A Calculated Play or a Risky Gamble?
![Russia’s Taliban pivot signals a strategic gamble, balancing counterterrorism efforts with geopolitical ambitions in a volatile regional landscape. [Image via TASS]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/putinsigns-1024x765.webp)
Russia’s Taliban pivot signals a strategic gamble, balancing counterterrorism efforts with geopolitical ambitions in a volatile regional landscape.
Afghanistan Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes in Paktika
![Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pak-Afghan-border1675358892-0.webp)
Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries
US Embassy Condemns Oppression of Women by AIG
![US Embassy condemns IEA injustice against women in Afghanistan, warning it threatens global justice and human rights. [Image via Khaama]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Afghan-women-1024x760.webp)
US Embassy condemns IEA injustice against women in Afghanistan, warning it threatens global justice and human rights.
ANP-led Jirga Demands Opening of Pak-Afghan Border
![ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions. [Image via Facebook@BajaurANPTigers]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1261708_2783326_ANP-jirga_akhbar.webp)
ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions.