Taliban’s military campaign in southern Afghanistan is aided partly by support from operatives in Pakistan’s military intelligence agency, as per the report from The New York Times report on Wednesday.

The newspaper, citing U.S. government officials, said the support for the Taliban and other militant groups was coordinated by operatives in the S Wing of Pakistan’s Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence, or ISI. This support involves money, military supplies and strategic planning guidance.

The Times said there was even evidence of ISI operatives meeting regularly with Taliban commanders for discussions.

The Times had proof of this from electronic surveillance and trusted informants.
Violence in Afghanistan is at its highest level since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion. President Barack Obama has ordered 17,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan. They will join 38,000 American troops and 30,000 more from NATO allies and other nations.

Pakistani leaders deny any government ties to militant groups