Afghanistan: Terror, Narcotics, and the Global Security Crisis

Afghanistan’s descent into chaos has transformed into a global crisis, driven by terrorism, narcotics, and human suffering. Since the Taliban’s return, the country has re-emerged as a dangerous incubator for extremist groups and a global hub for narcotics production, creating a vicious cycle that threatens regional stability and international security alike.
The US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Alliance: A Strategic Necessity

The US-Pakistan counterterrorism alliance remains vital in tackling ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda, and TTP threats across South and Central Asia.
Qingdao 2025: The SCO Summit That Could Redefine Asia

Qingdao 2025 brings India and Pakistan’s defense chiefs face-to-face after May’s clashes, a pivotal SCO moment that could shift the balance from tension to dialogue, or deepen divides in an evolving multipolar order.
Pakistan’s Realism on Afghanistan Needs Global Backing

Four years after the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul, the world seems fatigued. Donor aid is drying up, media coverage has moved on, and multilateral efforts have lost steam. Yet for Pakistan, Afghanistan’s most impacted neighbor, disengagement is not an option. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Pakistan once again struck a tone of […]
Pakistan Day in Kabul: A Message of Peace, Trade, and Regional Cooperation
![Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, attended the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Pakistani Embassy as the Guest of Honor. [Image Credits: Ambassador Sadiq’s Office].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-24-at-16.37.37_23aee5b0-1024x733.webp)
Pakistan Day marked in Kabul as envoy urges stronger ties with Afghanistan, Torkham reopens, and trade resumes.
Canada, Australia to Develop Arctic Radar System
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Canada and Australia to develop a $6B Arctic radar system as Carney warns of rising threats from adversaries in the region.
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.
Ukraine Still Ready To Sign Minerals Deal Despite Trump Spat, Zelenskiy says
![Trump says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, minerals deal; U.S. urges apology after tense Oval Office meeting. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/YYS44YTSGNIU3NNMHTKM2DTBCY-1024x717.webp)
Trump says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, minerals deal; U.S. urges apology after tense Oval Office meeting.
Germany Reassesses US Ties Amid Ukraine Fallout
![Germany grapples with shifting alliances, military spending, and security challenges amid US uncertainty and government transition. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/71737866_1004-1024x525.webp)
Germany grapples with shifting alliances, military spending, and security challenges amid US uncertainty and government transition.
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.