World | Pakistan Pakistani Offensive Shuts US Supply Line to Afghanistan Crackdown targets Khyber Pass militants By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Dec 30, 2008 8:45 AM CST Copied A truck carrying materials for US and NATO troops drives on a highway in Surobi, east of Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq) Pakistan closed the main route used to ferry supplies to US and allied troops in Afghanistan today after launching a fresh offensive against militants in the area. The road through the Khyber Pass in the northwest of Pakistan has faced increasing attacks by militants seeking to squeeze Western forces fighting a resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan in recent months. US and NATO soldiers in landlocked Afghanistan rely on the winding, mountainous route for delivery of up to 75% of their fuel, food, and other logistical goods, which arrive in Pakistan via the port city of Karachi. Officers insist the attacks are not disrupting their mission in Afghanistan. A civilian administrator in Khyber said the army launched the offensive against insurgents after they ignored a deadline to surrender. Read These Next Who added bill's proposed tax on clean energy? No one knows. Bryan Kohberger has admitted his guilt. Keith Urban interview ends after Nicole Kidman question. Sean Combs jury reaches a decision on all charges. Report an error