Taliban throws wrench into Pakistan's plans for cheap coal power

Afghan rulers hike price right after Islamabad shows interest in imports

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A laborer shovels coal on the outskirts of Kabul: Pakistan wants cheaper energy supplies, while the Taliban aims to maximize its revenue. © Reuters

ZIA UR REHMAN, Contributing writer

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- The Taliban has upset Pakistan's plans to ease its energy crisis by importing cheaper coal from Afghanistan, exposing the neighbors clashing interests.

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