1.   Once U.S. forces secure the airport, Air Force transports would bring in thousands more troops and reserve units.

2.   Officials fear the cargo might be contaminated with foot-and-mouth and overland transport could bring the equipment into contact with animal herds.

3.   The transports will bring technicians and equipment to make the airport fully operational for flights to ferry in humanitarian supplies and peacekeeping troops.

4.   Imran said those who had money, resources and transport brought out their voters while his party lacked such means.