Afghanistan Bound in Deadliest Chains  Taliban Rule, TTP Sanctuary, Economic Collapse and Human Suffering
The Taliban’s broken promises since 2021 have turned Afghanistan into a landscape of economic ruin and gender apartheid. By sheltering the TTP and ignoring human rights, the regime has trapped the nation in a self-inflicted crisis that threatens both its people and regional stability.
USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue
The August 2025 USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue marked a cooperative reset, targeting major terror groups and modernizing joint strategies.
Ishaq Dar, Marco Rubio Discuss U.S. Arms Left in Afghanistan
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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and security.
UNSC, OIC, and World Leaders Condemn Pakistan’s Jaffar Express Terror Attack
![Jaffar Express attack in Pakistan kills 64; UNSC, OIC condemn terrorism as Islamabad vows justice and tightens security. [Image via BBC]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/8aa91a40-ff1c-11ef-8c3d-b7dcc7510cb1-1024x720.webp)
Jaffar Express attack in Pakistan kills 64; UNSC, OIC condemn terrorism as Islamabad vows justice and tightens security.
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.
Airpower and Counterterrorism: Lessons from Afghanistan
Airpower and counterterrorism evolve as Pakistan fights terrorism in Afghanistan with airstrikes, intelligence, and advanced tech.
The Torkham Crisis: Escalation, Terror Links, and a Fractured Diplomacy
As border skirmishes continue, the Torkham Crisis exposes deeper security and diplomatic rifts. What’s next for Pakistan-Afghanistan relations?
Trump Thanks Pakistan For Apprehending Kabul Airport Bomber
![US, with help of Pakistan, arrests Kabul airport bomber behind 2021 attack, boosting counterterror ties amid shifting dynamics. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/051023021734fa2-1024x1024.webp)
US, with help of Pakistan, arrests Kabul airport bomber behind 2021 attack, boosting counterterror ties amid shifting dynamics.
ISPR: 10 Terrorists Eliminated in Intelligence-Based Operation In KP, Pakistan
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Security forces killed 10 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district of KP amid a surge in terror attacks.
A Legacy of Alliance: US-Pakistan Partnership
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US-Pakistan partnership is a journey of alliances, challenges, and opportunities shaping an evolving relationship. What lies ahead?