Military equipment destined for troops in Afghanistan is being sold at a market in Pakistan, it has emerged.Karkhano market, on the outskirts of Peshawar, has become infamous as a place to shop for stolen Nato goods at knockdown prices.
Items on sale include army knives, night flares, first aid kits, tool kits and bullet proof vests.
Hundreds of file jackets are available and American stationery destined for the army as well as certificates which had been awarded to Japanese or Korean soldiers.
Military insect repellants, specially designed for use in Afghanistan are also a big hit with the locals.
Other items available include underwear, feather pillows, coffee beans, hand sanitisers, hand cuffs, batons and search lights.
A market vendor, who asked not to be named, said demand for new and used military accessories is by far the highest attracting buyers from all over Pakistan. Read More
