Pakistan condemns North Waziristan drone strike
Foreign office calls for cessation of of such strikes, saying they generate distrust among local populace
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ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan on Wednesday condemned a US drone strike which killed at least five suspected militants in Shawal area of North Waziristan.
A drone had fired two missiles at a compound in Karwanda area of Datta Khel Tehsil in North Waziristan, just 2.5 kms from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Tuesday. The strike left at least five suspected militants dead.
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“Pakistan condemns such strikes which are in disregard of our territorial sovereignty and international law,” a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said.
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“These strikes also generate distrust among the local populace. We reiterate our call for cessation of such strikes,” it added.
Pakistan on Wednesday condemned a US drone strike which killed at least five suspected militants in Shawal area of North Waziristan.
A drone had fired two missiles at a compound in Karwanda area of Datta Khel Tehsil in North Waziristan, just 2.5 kms from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Tuesday. The strike left at least five suspected militants dead.
Read: Drone strike in North Waziristan kills five suspected militants
“Pakistan condemns such strikes which are in disregard of our territorial sovereignty and international law,” a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said.
Read: US to increase military drone flights: report
“These strikes also generate distrust among the local populace. We reiterate our call for cessation of such strikes,” it added.