(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Pentagon officials announced Tuesday that the ground shipments by US military have been halted via key Pakistan supply route due to security issues.
Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said, the step was taken to ensure the safety of the drivers following protests in Pakistan over US drone strikes, the Afghan (Khaama Press) reported on Wednesday
"We are aware protests have affected one of the primary commercial transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan," Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said
Wright further added, "We have voluntarily halted US shipments of retrograde cargo to ensure the safety of the drivers contracted to move our equipment." However, he added that retrograde shipments could be resumed through Pakistani route in the near future
The Torkham gate located on Pakistan and Afghanistan border is considered to be crucial for the United States and coalition security forces as the alliance is winding down combat mission in Afghanistan
In the meantime, Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright pointed out that the United States has other options to move equipment out of the country, however other options including northern distribution network through Russia and Central Asia are far more costly
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