Pakistan condemns North Waziristan drone strike
Foreign office says such strikes constitute a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan
US government has tight restrictions on foreign sales of unmanned vehicles. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan on Monday evening condemned the drone strike in North Waziristan which killed five suspected militants.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government reiterated its known position on such strikes.
“Such strikes constitute a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and demands their immediate cessation,” the government’s statement read.
The strike targeted a Taliban compound in Pungai, Shawal area of North Waziristan Agency on Monday.
“A US drone fired two missiles at a compound in Shahi Khel neighbourhood of Shawal, killing five terrorists,” a senior security official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Another security official confirmed the strike and casualties.
Pakistan on Monday evening condemned the drone strike in North Waziristan which killed five suspected militants.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government reiterated its known position on such strikes.
“Such strikes constitute a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and demands their immediate cessation,” the government’s statement read.
The strike targeted a Taliban compound in Pungai, Shawal area of North Waziristan Agency on Monday.
“A US drone fired two missiles at a compound in Shahi Khel neighbourhood of Shawal, killing five terrorists,” a senior security official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Another security official confirmed the strike and casualties.