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21 hours ago
Pakistan remains opposed to drones after Obama speech
The Pakistan government Friday repeated its view that US drone strikes in its territory were illegal, after President laid out new guidelines for their use.
The Pakistan government Friday repeated its view that US drone strikes in its territory were illegal, after President laid out new guidelines for their use.
22 hours ago
Drones 101: The basics of predator warfare
What are drones, who conducts strikes, and how big is the CIA programme? These and other questions answered here.
What are drones, who conducts strikes, and how big is the CIA programme? These and other questions answered here.
23rd April, 2013
In New Mexico desert, US drone pilots learn the new art of war
The tide of war may be receding, as President Barack Obama is fond of saying, but US military demand for unmanned drones and their remote pilots is growing.
The tide of war may be receding, as President Barack Obama is fond of saying, but US military demand for unmanned drones and their remote pilots is growing.
17th April, 2013
US resorted to torture after 9/11, says commission
It is “indisputable” the United States engaged in the practice of torture and the Bush White House bears responsibility.
It is “indisputable” the United States engaged in the practice of torture and the Bush White House bears responsibility.
22nd March, 2013
US to shift control of drone programme to army
The White House is working to shift control of the Central Intelligence Agency’s lethal drone programme to the military, said The Wall Street Journal.
The White House is working to shift control of the Central Intelligence Agency’s lethal drone programme to the military, said The Wall Street Journal.
8th March, 2013
US Senate confirms John Brennan as new CIA director
After the administration clarified its drone policy, Republican Senators allowed the Senate to vote on Brennan's confirmation, which he won by a vote of 63-34.
After the administration clarified its drone policy, Republican Senators allowed the Senate to vote on Brennan's confirmation, which he won by a vote of 63-34.
7th February, 2013
CIA used ISI facilities in Karachi, says US report
Pakistan extended full cooperation to the CIA in tracing suspected terrorists and provided secret detention and interrogation facilities to the intelligence agency.
Pakistan extended full cooperation to the CIA in tracing suspected terrorists and provided secret detention and interrogation facilities to the intelligence agency.
7th February, 2013
Obama to hand secret drone war guidelines to lawmakers
An administration official disclosed the move on the eve of a Senate hearing on Obama's nomination of his top White House anti-terror adviser John Brennan to lead the CIA in his second term.
An administration official disclosed the move on the eve of a Senate hearing on Obama's nomination of his top White House anti-terror adviser John Brennan to lead the CIA in his second term.
6th February, 2013
Report reveals secret US drone base in Saudi Arabia
President Obama's counter-terrorism adviser, John Brennan, a former CIA station chief in Saudi Arabia, played a key role in negotiations with the Saudi govt over the base.
President Obama's counter-terrorism adviser, John Brennan, a former CIA station chief in Saudi Arabia, played a key role in negotiations with the Saudi govt over the base.
6th February, 2013
US urged not to cross ‘red line’ in Fata
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States blasted the Obama administration for continued drone strikes in Fata, calling the violation a “red line” that should not be crossed.
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States blasted the Obama administration for continued drone strikes in Fata, calling the violation a “red line” that should not be crossed.
6th February, 2013
54 countries helped CIA in secret operations, says study
The report identifies 136 people who had been held or transferred by the CIA and describes what is known about when and where they were held.
The report identifies 136 people who had been held or transferred by the CIA and describes what is known about when and where they were held.
2nd February, 2013
US needs to keep up drone war against Qaeda: Panetta
“It's been an important part of our operations against Al-Qaeda, not just in Pakistan, but also in Yemen, in Somalia and I think it ought to continue to be a tool we ought to use where necessary,” he said.
“It's been an important part of our operations against Al-Qaeda, not just in Pakistan, but also in Yemen, in Somalia and I think it ought to continue to be a tool we ought to use where necessary,” he said.
29th January, 2013
Zero Dark Thirty: the view from Pakistan
It would be fun to listen to the chortles of derision from a Pakistani audience in a real time, rather than following the tweets and Facebook updates.
It would be fun to listen to the chortles of derision from a Pakistani audience in a real time, rather than following the tweets and Facebook updates.
29th January, 2013
Fazlullah on top of US drone target list
“Fazlullah is a priority — stalked by spies on the ground and squarely in the sights of armed drones,” a senior US Special Operations official told The Washington Post.
“Fazlullah is a priority — stalked by spies on the ground and squarely in the sights of armed drones,” a senior US Special Operations official told The Washington Post.
26th January, 2013
Ex-CIA officer to serve time for leaking agent’s name
John Kiriakou was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for leaking the name of an agent implicated in harsh interrogations of Al Qaeda suspects.
John Kiriakou was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for leaking the name of an agent implicated in harsh interrogations of Al Qaeda suspects.
25th January, 2013
UN opens probe into drone deaths
CIA drone attacks in Pakistan have killed up to 3,461 people since 2004, according to Britain’s Bureau of Investigative Journalism, up to 891 of them civilians including 176 children.
CIA drone attacks in Pakistan have killed up to 3,461 people since 2004, according to Britain’s Bureau of Investigative Journalism, up to 891 of them civilians including 176 children.
21st January, 2013
Despite curbs on target killings, CIA to get free hand in Pakistan
The Obama administration is finalising a rule book for target killings but these restrictions will not apply to Pakistan where the CIA will be free to direct drone strikes in Fata.
The Obama administration is finalising a rule book for target killings but these restrictions will not apply to Pakistan where the CIA will be free to direct drone strikes in Fata.
20th January, 2013
US draws guidebook for targeted killings: report
Citing unnamed US officials, The Washington Post said the guidebook would contain a major exemption for the CIA's campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan.
Citing unnamed US officials, The Washington Post said the guidebook would contain a major exemption for the CIA's campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan.
17th December, 2012
Abbottabad raid: Commission to present its report to PM soon
The report stated that Dr Shakeel Afridi had been paid $10,000 to provide United States intelligence agencies with information on the Al Qaeda chief’s whereabouts.
The report stated that Dr Shakeel Afridi had been paid $10,000 to provide United States intelligence agencies with information on the Al Qaeda chief’s whereabouts.
29th November, 2012
Dr Shakil on hunger strike in jail
It has been learnt that jail authorities have withdrawn certain facilities from Dr Shakil Afridi, who has been in solitary confinement, due to security reasons.
It has been learnt that jail authorities have withdrawn certain facilities from Dr Shakil Afridi, who has been in solitary confinement, due to security reasons.
