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21st May, 2013
‘Minimal’ drone effects on Pakistan militant recruits: ICG
The think tank said however the missile strikes in Pakistan's lawless tribal zones were not a long-term solution to militancy.
The think tank said however the missile strikes in Pakistan's lawless tribal zones were not a long-term solution to militancy.
16th April, 2013
US official cancels creation of new drone medal
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is canceling the creation of a new military medal for drone and cyber warriors, and instead wants military leaders to develop a special pin or device.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is canceling the creation of a new military medal for drone and cyber warriors, and instead wants military leaders to develop a special pin or device.
12th April, 2013
Musharraf admits to secret drone deal with US
Musharraf said permission for drone strikes was given "only on a few occasions, when a target was absolutely isolated and no chance of collateral damage."
Musharraf said permission for drone strikes was given "only on a few occasions, when a target was absolutely isolated and no chance of collateral damage."
13th March, 2013
Interview: Drone strikes, the ‘War on Terror’ and Jinnah
Renowned academic, author and film maker Dr Akbar S Ahmed discusses his new book "The Thistle and the Drone", militancy, tribal culture and Jinnah's vision.
Renowned academic, author and film maker Dr Akbar S Ahmed discusses his new book "The Thistle and the Drone", militancy, tribal culture and Jinnah's vision.
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14th February, 2013
Droning on about drones
Why spill so much ink on unknowns, yet so little on what is crystal clear like Pakistan suffering from an alarming epidemic of a preventable disease?
Why spill so much ink on unknowns, yet so little on what is crystal clear like Pakistan suffering from an alarming epidemic of a preventable disease?
24th January, 2013
UN to probe legality of drone strikes in Pakistan, other countries
Around 20 to 30 strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Afghanistan will be studied to determine the level of civilians casualties and the identity of the targeted militants.
Around 20 to 30 strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Afghanistan will be studied to determine the level of civilians casualties and the identity of the targeted militants.
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2nd January, 2013
Pilot’s dinner trumps regard for civilian lives
No country, irrespective of its economic or military clout, is permitted to wage wars in secret, writes Murtaza Haider.
No country, irrespective of its economic or military clout, is permitted to wage wars in secret, writes Murtaza Haider.
21st December, 2012
UK judges block legal action over US drone attacks in Pakistan
Pakistani Noor Khan had launched the action at the London High Court after his father's death in a N. Waziristan drone strike, alleging British intelligence was used in US drone attacks.
Pakistani Noor Khan had launched the action at the London High Court after his father's death in a N. Waziristan drone strike, alleging British intelligence was used in US drone attacks.
21st December, 2012
Drone attack kills four in North Waziristan: sources
The US drone killed four suspected militants in Mir Ali town, about 25 kilometres east of Miramshah, the main town in North Waziristan agency.
The US drone killed four suspected militants in Mir Ali town, about 25 kilometres east of Miramshah, the main town in North Waziristan agency.
1st November, 2012
Drone attacks case: LHC adjourns hearing to Nov 28
The hearing was adjourned as petitioner’s counsel Advocate A.K. Dogar could not attend due to prior commitment at the SC.
The hearing was adjourned as petitioner’s counsel Advocate A.K. Dogar could not attend due to prior commitment at the SC.
24th October, 2012
PHC serves notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks
Advocate Sabir of the DPC and Foundation for Fundamental Rights had filed a writ petition against the drone attacks in Fata and the killing of innocent people in these attacks.
Advocate Sabir of the DPC and Foundation for Fundamental Rights had filed a writ petition against the drone attacks in Fata and the killing of innocent people in these attacks.
20th October, 2012
Grossman denies in Pakistan to push Waziristan offensive
US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman arrived Saturday to “discuss all matters of mutual interests” with political and military leaders.
US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman arrived Saturday to “discuss all matters of mutual interests” with political and military leaders.
17th October, 2012
Belgian al Qaeda recruiter killed in Pakistan: report
Moez Garsalloui, a Belgian-Tunisian al Qaeda recruiter, had claimed responsibility for one of the attacks in the French city of Toulouse in March.
Moez Garsalloui, a Belgian-Tunisian al Qaeda recruiter, had claimed responsibility for one of the attacks in the French city of Toulouse in March.
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16th October, 2012
Comparing Malala with drone attacks
Some 10 out of the 50 nations that contributed their troops towards the International Security Assistance Force for Afghanistan were Muslim.
Some 10 out of the 50 nations that contributed their troops towards the International Security Assistance Force for Afghanistan were Muslim.
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12th October, 2012
The drone debate
Unless there is a special tool that can differentiate between a normal Pushtun and a Taliban, we are banking on a very ‘hit and hope’ strategy.
Unless there is a special tool that can differentiate between a normal Pushtun and a Taliban, we are banking on a very ‘hit and hope’ strategy.
11th October, 2012
Pakistan lodges protest with US against drone strikes
The Foreign Office spokesman said that the US Embassy was informed that the drone strikes on Pakistani territory were a clear violation of International Law and Pakistan's sovereignty.
The Foreign Office spokesman said that the US Embassy was informed that the drone strikes on Pakistani territory were a clear violation of International Law and Pakistan's sovereignty.
11th October, 2012
US drone strikes in Orakzai kill 16 suspected militants
Twin strikes, along the Orakzai-Waziristan border, targeted the compound of Maulana Shakirullah of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group of TTP.
Twin strikes, along the Orakzai-Waziristan border, targeted the compound of Maulana Shakirullah of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group of TTP.
26th September, 2012
The report that explains what US is doing to Fata people
As many as six Predator drones circle over one location at any given time, often for 24 hours a day, with high-resolution cameras snooping on the movements of everyone below.
As many as six Predator drones circle over one location at any given time, often for 24 hours a day, with high-resolution cameras snooping on the movements of everyone below.
23rd September, 2012
Waziristan ‘peace march’ will help to halt drone strikes, says Imran Khan
The PTI Chairman strongly criticised government for not declaring the names of the Pakistani people being killed brutally by the drone attacks.
The PTI Chairman strongly criticised government for not declaring the names of the Pakistani people being killed brutally by the drone attacks.
5th September, 2012
FO starts phasing out drones from its vocabulary
The Foreign Office has started phasing out “drones” from its diplomatic jargon and its diplomats now talk about hurtful consequences of “unilateral attacks” for Pakistan.
The Foreign Office has started phasing out “drones” from its diplomatic jargon and its diplomats now talk about hurtful consequences of “unilateral attacks” for Pakistan.
