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15th May, 2013
US launches drone from aircraft carrier
This move to expand the capabilities of the nation's drones comes amid growing criticism of America's use of drones to carry out lethal missile attacks against terrorists in the middle east.
This move to expand the capabilities of the nation's drones comes amid growing criticism of America's use of drones to carry out lethal missile attacks against terrorists in the middle east.
8th March, 2013
Response to drone attacks: Court asks govt to study local, foreign laws
PHC directed the federal govt to examine national and international laws for helping it in the case against the US drone attacks in Pakistani tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.
PHC directed the federal govt to examine national and international laws for helping it in the case against the US drone attacks in Pakistani tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.
8th January, 2013
US drone attack kills four in North Waziristan: officials
The missiles struck a militant compound in Haider Khel village, some 25 kilometres east of Miramshah, the main town in the North Waziristan.
The missiles struck a militant compound in Haider Khel village, some 25 kilometres east of Miramshah, the main town in the North Waziristan.
6th January, 2013
Imran Khan strongly condemns US drone strike
The PTI chairman said that drone attacks were a violation of international laws and also violated the country's sovereignty.
The PTI chairman said that drone attacks were a violation of international laws and also violated the country's sovereignty.
4th January, 2013
Mullah Nazir’s death a ‘major development’: US
“If the reports are true, then this would be a significant blow, and would be very helpful not just to the US but also to our Pakistani partners,” said spokesman George Little.
“If the reports are true, then this would be a significant blow, and would be very helpful not just to the US but also to our Pakistani partners,” said spokesman George Little.
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.
9th December, 2012
Drone strike in North Waziristan kills four
The attack killed senior al Qaeda commander Mohammad Ahmed Almansoor and three others in Tabbi village close to Miramshah.
The attack killed senior al Qaeda commander Mohammad Ahmed Almansoor and three others in Tabbi village close to Miramshah.
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31st October, 2012
Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan II
In Al Bakistan everything is controversial, whether it is Zardari, media, Taliban, Khuda Hafiz or the moon sighting. But…. we are part of one Ummah.
In Al Bakistan everything is controversial, whether it is Zardari, media, Taliban, Khuda Hafiz or the moon sighting. But…. we are part of one Ummah.
29th October, 2012
Drone attacks render Pakistan’s anti-terror efforts ineffective: Malik
In an interview to a US television channel, Malik said that despite having all the resources, the United States was not making sufficient gains in Afghanistan.
In an interview to a US television channel, Malik said that despite having all the resources, the United States was not making sufficient gains in Afghanistan.
25th October, 2012
Hearing into CIA drones would dent US ties
Ties between Britain, the US and Pakistan could be jeopardized if a judge grants a request for a court inquiry into the possible role of UK spy agencies.
Ties between Britain, the US and Pakistan could be jeopardized if a judge grants a request for a court inquiry into the possible role of UK spy agencies.
19th October, 2012
CIA seeks expansion in drone fleet: Report
The report in Washington Post says the proposal would bolster the agency's ability to sustain its campaigns of lethal strikes in Pakistan and Yemen.
The report in Washington Post says the proposal would bolster the agency's ability to sustain its campaigns of lethal strikes in Pakistan and Yemen.
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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.
6th October, 2012
PTI march: Is peace real objective of Imran Khan?
The PTI rally is fast turning into a political Wikipedia, Khan has initiated the script but he will not be able to write its end.
The PTI rally is fast turning into a political Wikipedia, Khan has initiated the script but he will not be able to write its end.
28th September, 2012
Pakistan endorses drones, rejects method: Khar
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Pakistan did not disagree with the use of drones to kill militants but could not approve its illegal method.
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Pakistan did not disagree with the use of drones to kill militants but could not approve its illegal method.
24th September, 2012
US drone kills five militants in North Waziristan: officials
The strike took place in the Mir Ali area, known as a bastion for the Taliban and al Qaeda. The drone fired two missiles, they said.
The strike took place in the Mir Ali area, known as a bastion for the Taliban and al Qaeda. The drone fired two missiles, they said.
18th August, 2012
Pakistan strongly protests US drone attacks in North Waziristan
In a statement, FO said that these attacks are a violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and also in contravention of international law.
In a statement, FO said that these attacks are a violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and also in contravention of international law.
10th August, 2012
Little hope for compensation for drone attack victims
While a US allows citizens of foreign nations to sue for damages or compensation, the act’s application to Pakistan remains unlikely.
While a US allows citizens of foreign nations to sue for damages or compensation, the act’s application to Pakistan remains unlikely.
23rd July, 2012
US missiles kill 9 suspected militants in North Waziristan
The officials say the compound that was targeted in Dre Nishter village was owned by a commander allied with Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
The officials say the compound that was targeted in Dre Nishter village was owned by a commander allied with Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
17th July, 2012
If we fail to get majority, will sit in opposition, says Imran
The PTI chairman Imran Khan said that his party was ready for the elections and it would nominate the contestants in every constituency of the country.
The PTI chairman Imran Khan said that his party was ready for the elections and it would nominate the contestants in every constituency of the country.
