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2008-12-30 India-Pakistan

Pakistan closes US supply route to hit militants

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Posted by tu3031 2008-12-30 09:30|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Looks like it's time for a change.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2008-12-30 12:53|| 2008-12-30 12:53|| Front Page Top

#2 A U.S. military spokesman in Afghanistan welcomed the operation against the extremists, despite the suspension of the supply route.

"We are glad that they're helping clean out what they call miscreants in that area that have been attacking the supply line," said Col. Greg Julian. "Temporary closure (of the supply line) is not a problem. It's best that they conduct this operation and clear out these trouble spots."

Tariq Hayat Khan, top administration official in the Khyber area, said security forces were battling the militants using helicopter gunships and heavy artillery.

"This operation will continue until the goal is achieved, which is nothing less then the elimination of troublemakers," Khan told The Associated Press. He did not say how long the road would be closed for.

He said he had no information on any casualties.

Posted by tu3031 2008-12-30 13:06|| 2008-12-30 13:06|| Front Page Top

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