Jaffar Express Tragedy: Known Evils, Unanswered Questions
![A hostage crisis, foreign handlers, and state failures—Jaffar Express tragedy raises tough questions for Pakistan and the urgent need for decisive action. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-19-1024x1024.webp)
A hostage crisis, foreign handlers, and state failures—Jaffar Express tragedy raises tough questions for Pakistan and the urgent need for decisive action.
US Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Pakistan Amid Rising Security Concerns
US issues Level 3 travel advisory for Pakistan, citing terrorism risks in KP and Balochistan. Travelers urged to stay cautious.
Banned Terrorists, Unbanned Voices? X Hosts BLA Propaganda Space
![X allows a BLA-affiliated account to host a Space, exposing its double standards on terrorist propaganda. Will Pakistan push back? [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAT-Web-Banners-61-1024x1024.webp)
X allows a BLA-affiliated account to host a Space, exposing its double standards on terrorist propaganda. Will Pakistan push back?
Deadly Clashes In Balochistan: 18 Pakistani Soldiers Lost Lives, 23 Terrorists Killed
![Pakistani troops clash with Baloch insurgents in Kalat of Balochistan, leaving 18 security personnel and 23 rebels dead in heavy fighting. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/dims.apnews10.webp)
Pakistani troops clash with Baloch insurgents in Kalat of Balochistan, leaving 18 security personnel and 23 rebels dead in heavy fighting.
The Balochistan Unrest: Who Pulls the Strings Behind the Chaos?
![What's behind Balochistan unrest, and why is the BLA's fractured leadership in the spotlight again? Is the power struggle heating up? [Image via France 24]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/69f3530314273061f467fcd3691083634e2daaea-1024x720.webp)
What’s behind Balochistan unrest, and why is the BLA’s fractured leadership in the spotlight again? Is the power struggle heating up?
Major Blow to BLA: Key Commander Mushtaq “Kohi” Taken Out in Kabul
![BLA commander Mushtaq Kohi killed in Kabul, raising questions on India's alleged support for Baloch separatist groups. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAT-Web-Banners-5-1024x1024.webp)
BLA commander Mushtaq Kohi killed in Kabul, raising questions on India’s alleged support for Baloch separatist groups.
Pakistani Military Operations Intensify Amid Growing Violence
![Pakistani military intensifies operations against armed groups amid rising violence and security challenges. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFP__20241110__36LY2RX__v1__HighRes__PakistanUnrestBlast-1-1733131587.webp)
Pakistani military intensifies operations against armed groups amid rising violence and security challenges.
Pakistan Preparing Major Offensive Against Balochistan Separatist Groups
![Pakistan launches a military operation in Balochistan targeting separatist groups amid rising violence and attacks. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-08-27T135207Z_1447228032_RC2BO9AT5EUN_RTRMADP_3_PAKISTAN-ATTACK-1732100915.webp)
Pakistan launches a military operation in Balochistan targeting separatist groups amid rising violence and attacks.
A Grim Ten Days: Terrorism’s Resurgence in Pakistan
![Pakistan faces a wave of deadly attacks, with terrorism resurging in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, impacting national stability and regional relations. [Image via VoA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01000000-0a00-0242-870d-08dca1d68085_w1080_h608_s-1024x608.webp)
Pakistan faces a wave of deadly attacks, with terrorism’s resurgence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, impacting national stability and regional relations.
Terrorism in Pakistan: The Indo-Iran Nexus

In addition to the local factors that have contributed to the emergence of various terrorist groups in Pakistan, the evidence of foreign influence, particularly from India and Iran, is too substantial to be dismissed.