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Latest Online News on Worldwide Sports, Culture, Economy, Opinion | Powered By The South Asia Times...... en Pakistan, Norway discuss illegal immigration, counterterrorism cooperation By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Norway have agreed to strengthen cooperation on counterterrorism, illegal immigration prevention, police... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Norway-Pak-Aug14 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Norway-Pak-Aug14 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:31:59 +0500 UN report details Afghanistan's role as haven for terrorist groups threatening region By Our Correspondent KABUL - A new United Nations Security Council report reveals that Afghanistan under Taliban rule continues to serve as a sanctu... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Afghanistan-Taliban-UNSC The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Afghanistan-Taliban-UNSC Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:59:30 +0500 Pakistan's top diplomat tells US envoy: implement Islamabad MoU "in letter and spirit" By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has told the US Chargé d'Affa... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/pAK-us-Aug14 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/pAK-us-Aug14 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:24:10 +0500 Pakistan PM Sharif warns India to restore water treaty or face consequences By Mashal Khan ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stark warning to India over... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-India-Sharif The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-India-Sharif Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:59:43 +0500 Pakistan, Belarus pledge to deepen economic ties during high-level talks in Islamabad By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to expand bilateral economic cooperation across multiple sectors following a series o... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Belarus-Aug13 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Belarus-Aug13 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:27:57 +0500 Turkish President Erdogan says Makkah Defense Pact open to all regional countries By The South Asia Times ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that the Makk... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Erdogan-Turkiye-Aug13 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Erdogan-Turkiye-Aug13 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:58 +0500 Russia, North Korea plan to deploy 50,000 troops to western Russia, Ukraine intelligence says By The South Asia Times TOKYO - Russia and North Korea are considering a plan to dramatically expand Pyongyang's military presence in western Russia to 50... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NK-Russia-Aug13 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NK-Russia-Aug13 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:29:48 +0500 Pakistan's ex-Premier Imran Khan faces health crisis in jail as party escalates struggle for his release By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Concerns are mounting over the health of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan as his party, Pakistan Tehreek-... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/ImranKhan-jail-Aug13 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/ImranKhan-jail-Aug13 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:14:51 +0500 2.4 million Afghan girls barred by Taliban from school as Taliban reshapes education around ideology By Our Correspondent KABUL - Five years after the Afghan Taliban returned to power, an estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls have been systematic... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Afghanistan-2.4-milliongirls The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Afghanistan-2.4-milliongirls Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:36:54 +0500 Explosive-laden vehicle prematurely detonates in northwest Pakistan; 18 militants killed By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - An explosive-laden vehicle being prepared by militants detonated prematurely in Balochistan's Surab district on Wednes... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/18-militants-killed The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/18-militants-killed Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:02 +0500 Pakistan’s Naqvi delivers top leaders' message to Iranian president, foreign minister, briefs them on Makkah Defense Pact By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Iranian leaders on Tuesday and conveyed a message from Prime Minister Shehba... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-Iran-aug12 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-Iran-aug12 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:56:04 +0500 Pakistan vows to bring US-Iran on table for talks, defends Makkah Defence Agreement amid regional tension By Khushal Khan ISLAMABAD – Pakistan remains unwavering in its commitment to facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran, with the Isl... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-FM-aug12 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-FM-aug12 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:21:31 +0500 Pakistan politicians, public rally behind country's 'most honest' Customs officer Karam Elahi, demand fair trial By Khushal Khan ISLAMABAD - Political leaders and members of the public in Pakistan have expressed support for the country's "most honest" senior Customs officer Dr. Ka... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Elhai-case-aug12 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Elhai-case-aug12 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:27:26 +0500 Pakistan condemns Houthi attack, orders repatriation of three nationals killed in Red Sea By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on a commercial vessel i... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Houthi-Pakistan-condemns The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Houthi-Pakistan-condemns Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:09:22 +0500 Pakistan Army says 12 militants killed in Balochistan, KP operations By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s military said Tuesday that security forces ki... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/ISPR-Pakistan-Aug11 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/ISPR-Pakistan-Aug11 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:16:57 +0500 Pakistan says Makkah defence pact is ‘defensive,’ not directed against any country By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday described the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as a defensive arrangement aimed... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-Iran-Aug10 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-Iran-Aug10 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:45:46 +0500 India’s education crisis fuels student anger as costly hostels, poor facilities and exam scandals deepen pressure on Modi government By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI — A young Indian student’s emotional account of his family’s struggle to pay for his education has b... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/India-Modi-Aug10 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/India-Modi-Aug10 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:08:47 +0500 Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of weapons smuggling, says Kabul must address militant sanctuaries By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has rejected allegations by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities that weapons are... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Afghanistan-Aug10 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Afghanistan-Aug10 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:32:53 +0500 Kuwait welcomes Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye defence pact as regional countries eye closer security cooperation By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Kuwait has welcomed the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Tü... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Kuwait-aug10 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Kuwait-aug10 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:12:53 +0500 Pakistan says Makkah Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is open to other countries By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Makkah-pactAugu9 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Makkah-pactAugu9 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:08:24 +0500 Pakistan’s senior customs officer arrested after anti-smuggling crackdown, supporters demand judicial inquiry By Khushal Khan ISLAMABAD — The arrest of senior Pakistan Customs officer Dr. Karam Elahi in a case involving the alleged disappearance and... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Karam-elahi-arrest The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Karam-elahi-arrest Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:54:31 +0500 Iran foreign minister welcomes Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi defense agreement By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-KSA-Turkye The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-KSA-Turkye Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:55:51 +0500 #BREAKING Iran says Oman agreement does not mean Strait of Hormuz will reopen By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-aug8 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-aug8 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:34:44 +0500 Pakistani Army Captain martyred, seven terrorists killed in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province By Mashal Khan PESHAWAR - A Pakistan Army captain was martyred, and seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pa... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-captain-aug8 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-captain-aug8 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:58:28 +0500 PM Shehbaz Sharif hails 'historic' Makkah Defence Pact as 'shield of peace' for Muslim Ummah By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/PM-Sharif-aug7 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/PM-Sharif-aug7 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:17 +0500 Makkah Defence Pact: A New Strategic Axis Reshaping Regional Power Dynamics By Khushal Khan The signing of the Makkah Joint... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Makkah-defense-agreement The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Makkah-defense-agreement Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:42:16 +0500 #BREAKING Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign landmark joint defence agreement at Makkah summit Leaders agree to strengthen collective security, with armed attack on one member to be treated as an a... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/defense-agreement-aug7 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/defense-agreement-aug7 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:50:19 +0500 Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to sign trilateral defence agreement in Makkah By The South Asia Times MAKKAH – Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye to sign a landmark trilater... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-SaudiArabiaAug7 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-SaudiArabiaAug7 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:09:25 +0500 Amnesty International slams Pakistan's new media curbs as 'attack on press freedom' By The South Asia Times LONDON - Amnesty International has condemned Pakistan's new restrictions on foreign media outlets, statin... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Amnesty-Pakistan-pressfreedom The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Amnesty-Pakistan-pressfreedom Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:44:44 +0500 Pakistan govt curbs foreign journalists' movement, unions condemn 'press freedom attack' By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's leading jo... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/PFUJ-Pakistan-foreigmedia The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/PFUJ-Pakistan-foreigmedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:31:51 +0500 Afghan Taliban detain women in Herat province as restrictions against women intensify Residents say women were arrested despite wearing Islamic head coverings, amid renewed concerns over restrictions on Afghan women's rights. By The S... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Afghanistan-Taliban-Aug6 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Afghanistan-Taliban-Aug6 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:39:42 +0500 Pakistan rejects Indian remarks on Azad Kashmir election, affirms non-interference in Bangladesh By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's Foreign Office firmly rejected the Indian stateme... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-FO-AUG6 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-FO-AUG6 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:27:27 +0500 Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens, reaffirms role as mediator to end US, Iran tension By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has reaffirmed its active engagement in diplomatic... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Starit-HormuzAug5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Starit-HormuzAug5 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:18:47 +0500 North Korea launches missile hours after Kim Yo Jong's warning against Japan By The South Asia Times SEOUL - North Korea fired at least one short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Thursday, just hours after senior offi... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NK-missile-aug6 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NK-missile-aug6 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:27:13 +0500 Bangladesh condemns India over Hasina media event, calls it 'affront to sovereignty' By The South Asia Times DHAKA - Bangladesh strongly condemned India and issued a strongly worded protest on Wednesday against New... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/BD-india-aug6 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/BD-india-aug6 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:54:10 +0500 Japan's Premier Takaichi avoids clear pledge on non-nuclear principles at Hiroshima ceremony By The South Asia Times HIROSHIMA – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday failed to explicit... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-nuclear-bomb The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-nuclear-bomb Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:31:49 +0500 Bangladesh protests as self-exiled Hasina delivers audio address from India despite Dhaka's objections By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI – Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina delivered an... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/India-Bangladesh-Aug5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/India-Bangladesh-Aug5 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:34:59 +0500 Pakistan's exports surge 31% in July, marking strongest monthly gain in recent years By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's exports recorded a sharp 31% month-on-month surge... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-economy-aug5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-economy-aug5 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:22:02 +0500 China slams Japan's Defense White Paper, warns of 'remilitarization' threat By The South Asia Times BEIJING - China has lod... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-US-AUG5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-US-AUG5 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:53:13 +0500 North Korea warns of 'additional military options' against Japan over missile tests By The South Asia Times SEOUL - Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Yo Jong on Wednesday warned Japan that Pyongyang would adopt "additional milita... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NK-Japan-aug5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NK-Japan-aug5 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:52:04 +0500 US, Pakistan vow to jointly confront terrorist networks in South Asia By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON – The United States and Pakistan have pledged to intensify th... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-us=august5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-us=august5 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:22:23 +0500 Pakistan and Australia hold senior officials’ talks in Canberra, eye deeper ties File photo By The South Asia Times CANBERRA - Pakistan and Australia held high-level diplomatic and trade meetings in Canberra on Tuesday, r... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Australia-Aug5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Australia-Aug5 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:14:42 +0500 Pakistan marks 7th anniversary of Indian illegal actions in Kashmir, reaffirms support for self-determination By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan observed Youm-e-Istehsal on Wednesday, marking the seventh anniversary of India’s illegal and uni... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Kashmir-aug5 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Kashmir-aug5 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:05:49 +0500 UK opens applications for fully funded scholarships and fellowships for Pakistani leaders By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – The United Kingdom has opened applications for three flagshi... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-UK-scholarship1 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-UK-scholarship1 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:13:21 +0500 Pakistan exempted from US visa bond program as Washington makes $20,000 deposit rule permanent By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is not among the 50 countries whose citizens may now be required to deposit up to $20,000 as a financia... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-Visa The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-Visa Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:41:24 +0500 North Korea warns US-Japan-South Korea 'trinity' poses 'new security crisis' in Asia-Pacific By The South Asia Times SEOUL - North Korea on Tuesday issued a stark warning over deepening military cooperation between the United States, Japan and Sou... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/nk-us-aug4 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/nk-us-aug4 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:47:21 +0500 North Korea rejects US-led 'cyber threat' allegations as 'stereotyped political accusation' By The South Asia Times SEOUL - North Korea on Tuesday dismissed a recent joint warning by the United States and its allies over Pyongyang's cyber a... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NorthKorea-US-AUG4 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/NorthKorea-US-AUG4 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:27:29 +0500 Pakistan invites Iranian leaders for urgent talks as Trump issues 'decapitation' warning By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has invited Iran's parliament speaker and foreign minister for urgent consultations on regional developments,... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-AUG4 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-AUG4 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:04:22 +0500 Trump says new US-Iran talks to begin Monday after delaying military strike By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said new negotiations with Ir... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/trump-iran-aug3 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/trump-iran-aug3 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:37:27 +0500 Indian police intensify harassment campaign against Muslim students, activists over peaceful protest By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI – Student leaders have accused Indian authorities of launching... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/india-muslim-august3 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/india-muslim-august3 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:17:46 +0500