India’s Maldives Crisis and Beyond: What is at Stake
![Washington Post report on alleged plot of India to oust Maldives government raises questions. What’s behind the claim and its geopolitical impact? [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1267258_5538403_1111111111_updates.webp)
Washington Post report on alleged plot of India to oust Maldives government raises questions. What’s behind the claim and its geopolitical impact?
Al Mirsad Playbook: Afghanistan’s Media Strategy Against Pakistan
![Al Mirsad isn’t just another media outlet—it’s Afghanistan’s propaganda arm, using narratives reminiscent of terrorist groups to fuel tensions with Pakistan. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-28-1024x1024.webp)
Al Mirsad isn’t just another media outlet—it’s Afghanistan’s propaganda arm, using narratives reminiscent of terrorist groups to fuel tensions with Pakistan.
Bangladesh Seeks Abdali SRBM from Pakistan for Defense
![Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India. [Image via AFP/ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30001814ee221bc-1024x720.webp)
Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India.
U.S. Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program : Impacts and Geopolitics
![U.S. sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program intensify regional tensions and raise concerns over fairness and effectiveness. [Image via REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/JMHG3K3TUVLE3N6D2BRYEYQURA-1-1024x1024.webp)
U.S. sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program intensify regional tensions and raise concerns over fairness and effectiveness.
President Dissanayake to Visit India in First Overseas Trip
![Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMF-SRI-LANKA-0_1734322802622_1734322833331.webp)
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security.
Al-Qaeda Affiliates Targeting Weak States: Implications for Pakistan
![Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WO-AN333_AQSYRI_P_20130409185847.webp)
Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes.
ISKP’s Threat to AIG: What’s at Stake for Afghanistan?
![ISKP’s threat to the Afghan Interim Government grows, exposing strategic vulnerabilities, internal divisions, and regional security challenges. [Image via unsplash photos]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image001-1024x653-1.webp)
ISKP’s threat is pushing Afghanistan into chaos. The assassination of a top Taliban leader exposes deep vulnerabilities in AIG’s control.
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Dialogue With Afghanistan
![Pakistan desires dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve issues, including TTP sanctuaries and regional security concerns. [Image via Dawn]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/130809384c46f10.webp)
Pakistan desires dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve issues, including TTP sanctuaries and regional security concerns.
Pakistan’s Envoy Meets Lawmakers to Boost US-Pak Bilateral Ties
![Pakistan's Ambassador to the US discusses strengthening US-Pak bilateral ties, regional security, and trade with lawmakers. [Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rizwan.webp)
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US discusses strengthening US-Pak bilateral ties, regional security, and trade with lawmakers.
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.