Challenges ahead for new Pak PM;
U.S. Scales back Afghan commitment;
New focus on India-Pak trade

Taliban leader killed by drone strike; China & India premiers meet to discuss recent dispute; First Burmese president visits Washington since 1966; Maoist rebels ambush Indian political envoy

India and the Chinese border incursion;
Indian spy killed in Pakistani jail;
India, Japan, U.S. hold trilateral dialogue

Chinese warship likely to visit India;
India mulls more changes to defense acquisition;
Pak delegation in Sri Lanka

Nuclear states divided on India joining NSG; Musharraf returns to Pakistan; China confirms new nuclear deal with Pakistan; India, U.S. expand space cooperation; Pakistani military may target TTP in Tirah Valley

India to counter Chinese investments in neighborhood;
Turkey, Pakistan hold joint drill;
Tensions continue between Pakistan, India

Kachin rebels in early deal with Myanmar government;
Pentagon expects US to maintain a presence in Afghanistan;
Israel seeks major arms deal with India

Indian intel warns about Chinese investments;
Pakistan, China launch regional consultations;
India, Pakistan clash over UN roles at LOC

India's Army chief warns of retaliation after Kashmir violence;
Burma steps up offensive against Kachin rebels;
Indian, Chinese officials hold annual defense dialogue

Afghan Taliban loses senior leader;
Pakistan Taliban offers truce;
Myanmar pounds Kachin rebels