Drone strikes in North Waziristan a clear violation of Pakistan's sovereignty: FO

US drone strikes must be stopped immediately, says FO

ISLAMABAD: A statement by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan on Monday, condemned the May 16 US drone strike in North Waziristan, terming it a "clear violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

The statement added that all such strikes were condemned and should be brought to a halt.

A US drone strike in the Shawal Valley of North Waziristan Agency on May 16 killed six suspected militants and injured several others, causing security concerns in the area at a time when operation Zarb-e -Azb is being carried out successfully with the aim to eradicate terrorism from the country.

Read: Drone strike kills 6 militants in Waziristan

"These generate distrust among the local populace at a time when Operation Zarb-e-Azab is moving ahead decisively," the statement further revealed.

Further, while reiterating their call for a cessation of such strikes, the ministry added that "The focus of the Government is currently shifting towards rehabilitation of the civilian population."

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Separately, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said on March 26 that close synergy among the armed forces in Operation Zarb-e-Azb has broken the back of the terrorists.

Adding, “We are determined to continue joint efforts till revival of complete peace in the country.”