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.
Afghan rulers hike price right after Islamabad shows interest in imports
A laborer shovels coal on the outskirts of Kabul: Pakistan wants cheaper energy supplies, while the Taliban aims to maximize its revenue. © Reuters
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.