A Pakistani tank heading toward the outskirts of Peshawar. The Khyber Pass, part of a supply route, lies to the west of the city. Ali Imam/Reuters (New York Times)New Afghan Supply Routes Open -- Concord Monitor/AP
The U.S. has struck deals with Russia and neighboring countries allowing it to transport supplies to American troops in Afghanistan through their territory, the head of U.S. Central Command said yesterday.
Currently, most supplies for U.S. and NATO troops must first pass through northern Pakistan via the Arabian Sea port of Karachi, a treacherous route sometimes closed due to attacks by Islamist militants.
Opening up supply lines in the north is seen as especially important now because the United States is expected to nearly double its number of troops in Afghanistan to 60,000 over the coming year to battle a growing Taliban insurgency.
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