Afghanistan's Karzai seeks Indian military aid amid tensions with Pakistan

By Hamid Shalizi KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to discuss potential arms deals with Indian officials during a trip to New Delhi this week, officials said, at a time when tensions are running high on Afghanistan’s disputed border with Pakistan. Kabul’s overtures to New Delhi are likely to rile Islamabad where a new government led by two-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif is set to take office soon, promising improved ties with India. …