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.
Pakistan’s Streets and Iran’s War: The Cost of Weaponizing Islamic Solidarity
A hard-hitting analysis of how the idea of the Ummah is weaponized in geopolitics, and why Pakistan continues to bear the human, economic, and strategic costs of conflicts that are not its own.
ISKP, the Taliban, and TTP: Leadership, Recruitment, and Regional Security Dynamics in South Asia
ISKP–Taliban–TTP dynamics explain post-2021 militancy, leadership rivalries, recruitment shifts, and regional security risks in South Asia.
Sri Lanka, Pakistan Hold Strategic Defence Dialogue to Boost Regional Security
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Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold 5th Defence Dialogue in Islamabad to boost ties, regional security, and defence cooperation.
Pahalgam Attack: India Replays the Blame Script on Pakistan
![India blames Pakistan after deadly Pahalgam attack kills 26; suspends Indus Waters Treaty, escalating regional tensions. [Image via Pixabay]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/zanaskar-river1745426537-0.webp)
India blames Pakistan after deadly Pahalgam attack kills 26; suspends Indus Waters Treaty, escalating regional tensions.
US Lawmakers Meet Pakistan COAS Munir, Hail Role in War on Terror
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US lawmakers meet COAS Gen Asim Munir, laud Pakistan Army’s anti-terror role, sign MoUs for IT training cooperation.
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.
Afghan Foreign Minister Calls for US Engagement with Current Government of Afghanistan
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Amir Khan Muttaqi urges US to engage with Afghanistan government, stressing stability and investment for progress.
No Proof That Pakistan Supplied Arms to Ukraine: Russian Diplomat
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Russia’s envoy denies claims of Pakistan supplying arms to Ukraine, stresses strong ties and regional security cooperation.