The Weaponization of Human Rights: Subversion in the Modern Age and the Case of Pakistan
The op-ed explores how human rights are weaponized in Pakistan, enabling separatism and disinformation, and argues for reclaiming genuine rights discourse.
Professors, Students, and Suicide Bombers: How the BLA Exploits Education System
The case of Dr. Usman Qazi, a university professor arrested for facilitating the BLA, underscores a disturbing trend: the radicalization of Pakistan’s educated youth. From Quaid-e-Azam University students to Shari Baloch’s suicide attack, these examples reveal how the insurgency exploits academic and social networks while pursuing an ethno-fascist campaign of violence.
A Framework for US-Pakistan Cooperation in Mineral Resource Development
Pakistan’s $8 trillion in untapped mineral reserves presents a rare opportunity for a strategic US-Pakistan partnership. With critical minerals vital for technology, defense, and clean energy, such cooperation could secure America’s supply chains while transforming Pakistan’s economy.
USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue
The August 2025 USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue marked a cooperative reset, targeting major terror groups and modernizing joint strategies.
Emerging India-Israel Nexus in Balochistan
Balochistan’s insurgency has shifted from tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy targeting Pakistan’s strategic assets.
A New Chapter: USA Declares BLA a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Washington’s FTO listing of the BLA, including the Majeed Brigade, marks a major shift in counter-terror and regional diplomacy.
Pakistan Tells UN It Has Evidence ‘External Adversaries’ Behind Jaffar Train Attack
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Pakistan urges UN to hold perpetrators accountable for BLA’s deadly attack on Jaffer Express train, citing external sponsorship.
Balochistan: The Black Day That Never Was
![Accession, terrorism, geopolitics. The real story of the ‘Black Day’ of Balochistan goes beyond what we’re told! Let’s explore. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-8-1024x1024.webp)
Accession, terrorism, geopolitics. The real story of the ‘Black Day’ of Balochistan goes beyond what we’re told! Let’s explore.
Three Balochistan Universities Shut Over Security Concerns
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Balochistan shuts three universities over security concerns amid rising attacks, with campuses closed until after Eid.
UNSC, OIC, and World Leaders Condemn Pakistan’s Jaffar Express Terror Attack
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Jaffar Express attack in Pakistan kills 64; UNSC, OIC condemn terrorism as Islamabad vows justice and tightens security.