NATO fuel tankers torched in Pakistan

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NATO fuel tankers torched in Pakistan Washington Post By Karin Brulliard ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Armed men torched dozens of NATO fuel tankers in southern Pakistan Friday, police said, as supply convoys remained blocked at a vital entry point to Afghanistan for a second consecutive day. ... See all stories on this topic »

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