Pakistan's Closure Of NATO Supply Lines To Afghanistan Has Cost The U.S. Defense Department More Than $2.1 Billion

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief reporters at the Pentagon, June 29, 2012. DOD photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sun L. Vega

DoD Reprograms $8B, Pakistan Closure Costs $2.1B -- Defense News

Pakistan’s refusal to let NATO access its ports and roads into Afghanistan has cost the U.S. Defense Department more than $2.1 billion in extra transportation costs to move supplies and equipment in and out of the country.

The stunning revelation of the exorbitant cost comes as the Pentagon continues to negotiate with Islamabad to regain access to the supply routes.

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My Comment: US Defense Secretary Panetta tries his best to put a positive spin on this situation with Pakistan by stating that .... 'at least we are talking'. In Pakistan .... they are gloating.