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. Sean Combs jury reaches a decision on all charges. Keith Urban interview ends after Nicole Kidman question. Report an error