SHARANA (Pajhwok): Pakistani militia forces have started cutting down pine-nut forests in Barmal district of southeastern Paktika province, residents of the district said on Monday.
Waziri tribal council head in the district, Qudratullah, told Pajhwok Afghan News the Pakistani paramilitary forces had started cutting the trees in Khidar Mountain area.
“Earlier a huge military camp was established by the US and Afghan forces in Khidar area, but after they pulled out, the camp was left to the Pakistanis who are now stationed there.”
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