South Asia Situation Reports

India: 9 Killed As Air Force Helicopters Collide

Two Indian air force Mi-17 helicopters collided midday Aug. 30, killing nine air force personnel, The Times of India reported. The helicopters were practicing a bombing mission in Jamnagar when they crashed shortly after takeoff, according to villagers who witnessed the incident. An Indian air force spokesman said a court of inquiry has been directed to find the causes of the crash. The Indian air force has recently taken a series of steps to upgrade and improve its capabilities, but a number of underlying issues remain.

Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 16:04

Pakistan: Red Cross Scales Back Its Operations

Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 04:54

Afghanistan: 3 Troops Killed In Green-On-Blue Attack

A gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform shot and killed three foreign soldiers in Uruzgan province Aug. 30, NATO sources said, Reuters reported. The attack is the latest in a string of so-called green-on-blue attacks, or insider attacks, on foreign troops.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 20:05

India: Exports Suffer Steep Drop

Exports in India dropped 14.8 percent to $22.4 billion in July, compared to $26.3 billion in July 2011, according to data released by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Business Standard reported Aug. 29. Exports have fallen for three consecutive months since May, according to the report. Businesses have begun demanding expanded government support to offset high freight costs and other externalities, leaders from multiple industries in India said.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 16:17

Pakistan: Inter-Services Intelligence Supports Dialogue With India - Gilani

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 14:16

Pakistan: 8 Soldiers Killed In Militant Attack In South Waziristan

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 07:23

Pakistan: Operation Soon To Be Launched In Gilgit-Baltistan - Minister

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 04:28

Afghanistan: President Dismissed Intelligence Chief - Source

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 03:27