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Latest Online News on Worldwide Sports, Culture, Economy, Opinion | Powered By The South Asia Times...... en Pakistan, Arab and Muslim states condemn violations at Al-Aqsa and West Bank escalation By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Foreign ministers of https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Muslim-states The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Muslim-states Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:59:05 +0500 Pakistan urges UN Security Council action as one year passes since India put Indus Waters Treaty ‘in abeyance’ By The South Asia Times UNITED NATIONS — https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-UNSC-April23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-UNSC-April23 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:39:30 +0500 Chinese embassy warns citizens in Iran to stay vigilant, avoid sensitive sites as regional tensions persist By The South Asia Times TEHRAN - The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Iran issued a renewed security alert on Thursday, urg... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-Iran-April23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-Iran-April23 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:04:59 +0500 Pakistan rejects India’s ‘propaganda,’ urges responsible conduct https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-India-April23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-India-April23 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:28:41 +0500 Iran-US peace talks: Pakistan, US discuss ceasefire extension and Islamabad dialogue By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-aPRIL23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-aPRIL23 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:54 +0500 Nine killed in armed attack on mining site in southwestern Pakistan By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — At least nine workers were killed in an armed assault on a mining project in Pakistan&r... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/9-killed-Pakistan The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/9-killed-Pakistan Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:28:14 +0500 Pakistan, China reaffirm ‘all-weather’ partnership, discuss regional peace efforts https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-Pakistan-April23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-Pakistan-April23 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:13:28 +0500 Iran leaders accuse US of undermining talks, warn over blockade and ceasefire violations By The South Asia Times TEHRAN — Iranian President https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-president-april23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-president-april23 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:05:55 +0500 Iran envoy meets Pakistan PM as Trump’s ceasefire extension fails to break talks deadlock By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on We... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Iran-April22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Iran-April22 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:03 +0500 Australia targets Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam: Gaming giants forced to explain how they protect kids from predators and extremists By The South Asia Times SYDNEY – Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued legally enforceable transparency notices to four of the... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Australia-gaming-notice The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Australia-gaming-notice Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:53:02 +0500 Iran sets condition for Islamabad talks: Lift Naval blockade first, envoy to UN By The South Asia Times TEHRAN - Just hours after President Donald J. Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran at Paki... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-bloacked-April22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-bloacked-April22 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:24:17 +0500 China says ‘no such thing as ROC President’ amid Taiwan visit dispute By The South Asia Times BEIJING - https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-Taiwan-April22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-Taiwan-April22 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:39:22 +0500 President Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, citing ‘fractured’ Iranian leadership By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - US President Donald J. Trump announced late Tuesday that he has extended the ceasefire with Iran... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Ceasefire-extend-April21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Ceasefire-extend-April21 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:32:53 +0500 Pakistan says formal response from Iran still awaited By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday that a formal response from Iran confirming participation in the Islamabad pea... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Iran-April21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Iran-April21 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:40:38 +0500 Pakistan urges US and Iran to extend ceasefire as diplomatic window narrows By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - With just over 24 hours remaining before a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to expire, Pakistan o... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-April21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-US-April21 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:25:45 +0500 Pakistan successfully tests indigenously developed 'Taimoor' cruise missile By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live weapon firing of the indigenously developed "Taimoor" Air-Launched Cruise Missile, an... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Taimoor-crusemissile The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Taimoor-crusemissile Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:10:10 +0500 Japan eases postwar defense policy, opens door to lethal weapons exports By The South Asia Times TOKYO - Japan has taken a historic step by easing its long-standing postwar restrictions on defense expor... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-lethal-weapons The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-lethal-weapons Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:10:35 +0500 Pakistan receives final $1 billion tranche from Saudi Arabia as reserves cross $21 billion By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's central bank has confirmed the receipt of the third and final installment of a $3 billion financial support package from S... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-KSA-April The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-KSA-April Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:19:21 +0500 'We will not negotiate under threats': Iran rejects second round of peace talks with US as parliament speaker warns of 'new cards on the battlefield' By The South Asia Times TEHRAN - In a dramatic escalation that has thrown the fragile US-Iran ceasefire into jeopardy, Iran's top negotiato... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-speaker-statement The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-speaker-statement Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:56:09 +0500 Pakistan Army kills two key militants commanders in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa By The South Asia Times RAWALPINDI - Pakistan’s security forces have killed two militants,... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-ISPR-April20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-ISPR-April20 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:44:36 +0500 Pakistan, Egypt conclude joint counterterrorism exercise “Thunder-II” https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Egypt-thunder The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Egypt-thunder Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:36:53 +0500 'Iran will not bow to coercion': President Pezeshkian warns US as Islamabad talks near to begin By The South Asia Times TEHRAN / ISLAMABAD - Just hours before high-stakes negotiations were set to begin in Islamab... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-president-april20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-president-april20 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:29:19 +0500 Pakistan finalizes preparations for US-Iran second round talks in Islamabad By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has completed all preparations for the high-stakes second round of talks between the United States and Iran, with Interior M... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Naqvi-US-Iran The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Naqvi-US-Iran Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:10:15 +0500 Trump confirms second round of Iran talks begins Monday in Islamabad By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that a second round of peace talks with Iran will begin Monday i... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Iran-April19 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Iran-April19 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:36:59 +0500 US, Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad as police seal Red Zone ahead of high-stakes talks By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani capital was placed under virtual lockdown on Sunday as US and Iranian officials beg... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-APril19 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-APril19 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:25:01 +0500 Pakistan's top diplomat holds talks with Iran, Canada, Poland counterparts as US-Iran ceasefire holds By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar engaged in... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Dar-calls-April The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Dar-calls-April Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:06:27 +0500 'Indian Are Not Allowed': Iran denies Indian Oil Tankers passage through Strait of Hormuz By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI — In a dramatic escalation that has pushed India-Iran relations to a breaking poin... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/India-Iran-April19 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/India-Iran-April19 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:57:56 +0500 A husband and wife going blind in prison?: The tragic health crisis of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan and his wife - Imran Khan and Wife Both Suffering Vision Loss in Adiala Jail, Family Says By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD&nbs... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Bushra-Bibi-April18 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Bushra-Bibi-April18 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:51:25 +0500 "The Hug That Shook the World:" Macron and Meloni's awkward embrace sends a message to Trump By The South Asia Times PARIS– It lasted only a few seconds. It was awkward, stiff, and slightly off-balance. But when French President Em... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Macron-Meloni-huge The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Macron-Meloni-huge Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:50:08 +0500 As US-Iran talks loom, Pakistan's Army Chief returns from Tehran with 'sustainable peace' framework By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – As the world awaits a potential second round of US-Iran negotiations in Islamaba... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Asim-Munir-April18 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Asim-Munir-April18 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:24:33 +0500 Pakistan launches preparations for 2nd round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad as Army Chief shuttles between capitals By Zahid Shah ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has launched logistical preparations for a potential second round of talks between the United Stat... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-talks-April18 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-talks-April18 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:07:06 +0500 Antalya Quartet: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt vow to deepen regional coordination By The South Asia Times ANTALYA, TURKIYE – The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consu... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-KSAAPRIL The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-KSAAPRIL Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:36:34 +0500 Japan, Australia finalize $14.4 billion deal for joint development of new Navy fleet By The South Asia Times MELBOURNE –Japan and Australia have formally si... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-Australia-April The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-Australia-April Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:04:56 +0500 Trump says deal near with Iran, thanks Pakistan: ‘A great and brilliant day for the world’ By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - Declaring "a great and brilliant day for the world," US President Donald Trump announced from Arizona that talks with Iran are in their f... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Iran-April18 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Iran-April18 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:39:06 +0500 ‘80% of work done’: Pakistan’s Dar reveals progress in US-Iran talks, calls for South Asian connectivity at Antalya Forum By The South Asia Times ANTALYA, Turkiye – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Ministe... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Dar-Turkiye-April17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Dar-Turkiye-April17 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:20:35 +0500 Pakistan PM, Turkish President vow to deepen strategic ties as Pakistan pushes regional peace push By The South Asia Times ANKARA - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diploma... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-April17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-April17 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:44:01 +0500 Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz following Pakistan military chief’s Tehran visit, easing global shipping fears By The South Asia Times TEHRAN – In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Iran announced on Friday the full reopening of... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-Strait-Hormuzopen The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-Strait-Hormuzopen Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:34:57 +0500 Oil prices down as US–Iran deal hopes ease supply fears By The South Asia Times DUBAI - Global oil prices fell sharply on Friday, retreating from recent highs as renewed optimi... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/oil-price-April17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/oil-price-April17 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:59:40 +0500 Pakistan, Bangladesh Foreign Ministers meet for first time since Dhaka’s new government took office By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Foreign Minister https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Bangladesh-April17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Bangladesh-April17 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:59:49 +0500 Pakistan welcomes Lebanon ceasefire, urges lasting peace across West Asia By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s President https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Lebanon-april17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Lebanon-april17 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:57:21 +0500 Trump says willing to visit Pakistan to sign a peace deal with Iran By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - US President https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Pakistan-April16 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Pakistan-April16 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:48:58 +0500 Pakistan Navy tests indigenously built anti-ship missile in precision strike drill By The South Asia Times RAWALPINDI – The Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously dev... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-missile-April16 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-missile-April16 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:24 +0500 US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Pakistan wins global acclaim as mediator, but no breakthrough yet India’s promotion of a ‘terrorist’ officer, fresh atrocities in Kashmir cast a shadow on peace efforts https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-FO-PB The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-FO-PB Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:26:48 +0500 Pakistan and Türkiye conclude joint special forces exercise Jinnah-XIII Filed Photo By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII has been successf... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-April16 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Turkiye-April16 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:51:16 +0500 White House confirms next round of US-Iran peace talks to be held in Islamabad as Pakistan Army Chief arrives in Tehran By Our Correspondents https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/WH-Iran-April16 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/WH-Iran-April16 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:40:53 +0500 Pakistan military chief arrives in Iran ahead of second US–Iran peace talks By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD/ TEHRAN - Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, stepping up Islamabad’s medi... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/pakistan-military-chief-arrives-in-iran-ahead-of-second-us%E2%80%93iran-peace-talks The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/pakistan-military-chief-arrives-in-iran-ahead-of-second-us%E2%80%93iran-peace-talks Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:52:41 +0500 Iran warns of wider trade disruption if US Naval blockade continues https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-warningApril15 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-warningApril15 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:18:10 +0500 Turkey hit by back-to-back school shootings, several dead and dozens injured By The South Asia Times ANKARA - Two consecutive school shootings in southeastern https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Turkiye-school-shooting The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Turkiye-school-shooting Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:11:22 +0500 War, Pressure, and Fallout: Trump Faces Growing Global Isolation By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - A growing rift between the United States and its traditional allies is reshaping global dipl... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-isolate-april The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-isolate-april Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:51:56 +0500 What is happening?, Why Pakistan PM departs for Saudi, Qatar, Türkiye as US–Iran talks set to resume By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Prime Minister https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Sharif-April15 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Sharif-April15 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:26 +0500