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Unmanned aircraft fires two missiles on suspected militant compound in Shawal area.

US government asks a federal court to reject lawsuits demanding the release of documents on CIA drone strikes.

Michael Krepon notes that the US drone programme has resulted in greater anger among Pakistanis than that for India.

Send letter to President Obama as latest drone strike in North Waziristan kills five.

Drone fired two missil­es on the first floor of a shop in the main market of Mirans­hah.

Letter signed by 26 Congressmen warns collateral damage from drone strikes risks increasing anti-American sentiments.

Latest global poll shows widespread international opposition to the programme.

Two missiles were fired at a car on the Esha-Razmak Road.

DPC asks for media access in tribal areas.

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reveals how much success and collateral damage drones have caused in Pakistan.

The use of air power is problematic because the enemy is not a govt with visible centres of power and institutions.

Decision coincides with increased frustration with Pakistan.

US officials say Obama's decision reflects mounting US frustration with Pakistan over a growing list of disputes.

Hillary Clinton backs use of unmanned aircraft, despite criticism.

If Zawahiri is in Pakistan, there will be ‘another US attack or intervention’,‘without Pakistan’s...

Panetta argues that al Qaeda militants who orchestrated September 11 attacks were in Pakistan's tribal areas.

Richard Hoagland informed drone strikes unlawful, against international law and violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty.

Abu Yahya al Libi carries $1 million bounty on his head; US officials describe it as a significant achievement.

US officials confirm that Monday's strike had killed Abu Yahya al Libi. Taliban say his death is "big loss".

Pakistan summons US charge d'affaires, conveys concerns.

Foreigners counted among the dead, say security officials.

Unconf­irmed whethe­r al-Libi was killed in the strike as Pakist­an condem­ns the 'illegal' attack which killed 15.

Foreign ministry deems the strikes 'illegal' and counter productive; 3 strikes in as many days have killed 27.

The strike, the third in three days, targeted a militant hideout Mir Ali sub-division, North Waziristan.

The dead allegedly included militant commander Malang Jan, an associate of warlord Maulvi Nazir.

Two US drones fired four missiles at a house belonging to militant commander of Mullah Nazir group in Wacha Dana town.

Spy plane in the Dab Kot area targets motorcycle, firing 6 missiles at it.

Congressman and members of US House ask Obama to explain the targeting criteria, legal justification of drone strikes.

Asks Obama to explain the targeting criteria, legal justification of drone strikes.

US spokespersons maintain that Shakil Afridi was not working against Pakistan, and remain concerned about him.

This was the second drone strike in one day in North Waziristan Agency.

The first attack took place in the Esokhel sub-division of Mir Ali and the second in Khushali, killing eight in total.

It was the fifth reported attack since parliament demanded an end to drone campaign.

Drone missile hit upper storey of a building, bakery on the ground floor destroyed in attack.

The pilotless drone aircraft fired two missiles at a compound in a village in North Waziristan.

It could not be confirmed whether the militants were foreigner or local, said security officials.

Terrorists are not there because of drone attacks but precisely the opposite: they continue due to homicidal fanatics.

US drone attacks are patently illegal. Drones, those flying them, violate law. Pakistan is obliged to enforce law.

The Other Side made by Iqra University students won Best Audience Award at National Film Festival For Talented Youth.

Yemenis feel their country's sovereignty is being violated, and the President is a board of directors governed by US.

According to the PHC petition, over 3,000 people have been killed in over 320 drone strikes in FATA.

Foreign minister responds to Clinton's statement that al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri is somewhere in Pakistan.

Pakistan condemns ‘violation of its sovereignty’.

In an interview, defence secretary says drone strikes protect America.

Drone targeted a house and killed at least 10 people, injured one.

Rejects views of US officials, says drone strikes still a violation of Pakistan sovereignty, UN charter.

Brennan spoke specifically of targeted strikes, he didn’t say a word about ‘signature’ strikes.

Drone rogramme itself is not just unlawful but dangerous, says right group.

Obama’s aide says US president has ordered more openness about the secretive war

'Nothing in international law prevents drone use, at least when country involved consents, is unwilling for action.'