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South Asia
US State Department Clears Lightweight Torpedo, Harpoon Missile Sales to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to receive 16 MK 54 lightweight torpedoes and ten Harpoon Block II air-launched missiles for its latest maritime patrol aircraft.
Pakistan Army Jet Crashes, Killing Instructor, Trainee Pilot
By Associated Press
A Pakistani fighter jet crashed during a routine training mission near the city of Gujrat in eastern Punjab province on Monday morning.
COVID-19 Boosts India’s Growing Surveillance State
By Aadil Brar
India has been developing a surveillance mechanism for years. The COVID-19 crisis has given the government the chance to test it out.
Pakistan Seeks Extradition of IS Leader From Afghanistan
By Associated Press
Aslam Farooqi is a Pakistani national wanted in connection with attacks claimed by IS in Pakistan.
What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for Afghanistan’s Troubled Economy
By Shoaib A. Rahim
The outbreak of the pandemic has and will further dent already depressed economic indicators.
Kashmir’s Fragile Floating Marvels
By Wasim Nabi
One man’s quest to keep houseboats afloat in Kashmir’s famed Dal Lake.
Afghanistan Frees 100 Taliban, But Group Hasn’t Verified
By Associated Press
The prisoner release is a critical first step to intra-Afghan negotiations aimed at bringing an end to decades of war in Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s Army Says it Shot Down Indian Drone in Kashmir
By Associated Press
Pakistan's military said Thursday its troops shot down a small Indian spy drone after it violated the country's airspace in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
Indian Tea Plantation Workers Look to the World Bank to Prevent a Coronavirus Disaster
By Anirudha Nagar
Thousands of workers vulnerable to COVID-19 on Indian tea plantations expect urgent investment from a new World Bank funding package.
Bangladesh Arrests Fugitive Killer of Independence Leader
By Associated Press
Abdul Majed, a former military captain, was arrested in Dhaka. It’s not clear when or how he returned to Bangladesh.
Afghanistan’s Women Are the Key to a Lasting Peace
By Sohrab Azad
To guarantee a peace process that will materialize and come to fruition, women need to be substantively involved at every level, from pre-negotiation to talks.
Afghanistan Breaks Down Its Ministry of Finance
By Ibrahim Khan Jabarkhail
The attempt at reform is another step in the wrong direction.