Pakistan Roadblock Cuts Off Taliban Funds -- Washington Times
Supply route for NATO also a big business for trucking racket
The Pakistani government's decision to shut a key supply route for coalition convoys in Afghanistan also has cut off a source of income for Taliban militants and a trucking racket that reap big profits from a cross-border "protection."
A subsequent spike in attacks on NATO fuel tankers is seen by some analysts as an attempt by this predominantly Pashtun trucking racket to collect more protection money for the convoys.
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More News On US/NATO Supplies Being Stopped By Pakistan
Report: Pakistan Spy Agency Urging Taliban to Fight U.S. -- FOX News
Pakistan doesn't reopen border despite US apology -- AP
Pakistan Crossing Remains Shut to NATO Trucks After U.S. Apology -- Bloomberg Businessweek
54 trucks torched in Pakistan -- IOL News
Damage to NATO convoy attack higher than previously reported -- CNN
Pakistan Envoy: Borders Closed To Protect Convoys -- NPR (Audio)
Q+A: NATO's supply network in Pakistan hit by attacks, closure -- Reuters
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