Pakistan-IMF Talks Begin For $7 Billion Loan Review
![Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7 Billion loan review, focusing on economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and tax measures. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/imf1721120692-01.webp)
Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7 Billion loan review, focusing on economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and tax measures.
Starlink Moves Closer to Launch in Pakistan as Registration Process Begins
![PTA confirms registration process of Starlink in Pakistan, aiming to expand satellite internet access in remote areas. [Image via The Express Tribune/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Express-Tribune-21736070587-01.webp)
PTA confirms registration process of Starlink in Pakistan, aiming to expand satellite internet access in remote areas.
Pakistani Scientist Receives Prestigious International Award for Agricultural Innovation
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Pakistani scientist wins top international award for agricultural innovation, boosting Pakistan’s role in sustainable farming.
Surge in Civilian Fatalities in Pakistan as Terrorist Attacks Intensify in February 2025
![Pakistan saw a rise in terrorist attacks in February 2025, with a sharp surge in civilian fatalities and increased militant arrests. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1877826-Terrorism-1546199428.webp)
Pakistan saw a rise in terrorist attacks in February 2025, with a sharp surge in civilian fatalities and increased militant arrests.
The Spillover of Chaos: Afghanistan’s Instability and Its Regional Fallout

ISKP’s resurgence in Afghanistan threatens regional security, with Pakistan facing deadly attacks and growing militant activity.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Trans Afghan Railway Project
![PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to the Trans Afghan railway project, boosting trade ties with Uzbekistan. [Image via The Nation]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-commitment-to-trans-afghan-railway-project-1740583696-6227.webp)
PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to the Trans Afghan railway project, boosting trade ties with Uzbekistan.
Korea-Pakistan EPA Negotiations Expected to Start This Year
![Korea and Pakistan plan EPA negotiations to boost trade and investment, strengthening economic ties between both nations. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pak-Korea-flags1636221982-0.webp)
Korea and Pakistan plan EPA negotiations to boost trade and investment, strengthening economic ties between both nations.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Expand Bilateral Trade to $10 Billion
![Pakistan and Iran sign an MoU to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion, strengthening economic ties amid past tensions. [Image via The Express Tribune/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pak-iran1740494041-0.webp)
Pakistan and Iran sign an MoU to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion, strengthening economic ties amid past tensions.
Pakistan PM Arrives In Uzbekistan On Central Asia Economic Diplomacy Tour
![PM Shehbaz visits Uzbekistan to boost trade, energy, and defence ties as Pakistan strengthens ties with Central Asia. [Image via PID]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/uzbek1740496106-0.webp)
PM Shehbaz visits Uzbekistan to boost trade, energy, and defence ties as Pakistan strengthens ties with Central Asia.
WHO: Saudi Arabia Confirms $500 Million Pledge to GPEI to End Polio in Afghanistan, Pakistan
![Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/HAWDGODLNBLOBCF7Y7VEGPJI2M.webp)
Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts.