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15th March, 2013
US drones violate Pakistan’s sovereignty, says UN
The head of a UN team investigating casualties from US drone strikes said Pakistani officials have confirmed at least 400 civilian deaths by the attacks.
The head of a UN team investigating casualties from US drone strikes said Pakistani officials have confirmed at least 400 civilian deaths by the attacks.
16th February, 2013
Backlash against new US medal for drone pilots
Opponents say the medal's rank is too high and sends a signal that the Pentagon does not sufficiently value the sacrifices of front-line troops.
Opponents say the medal's rank is too high and sends a signal that the Pentagon does not sufficiently value the sacrifices of front-line troops.
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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?
14th February, 2013
PHC seeks details of collateral damage in drone attacks
PESHAWAR, Feb 13: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the report submitted by administration of North Waziristan Agency about the casualties caused…
PESHAWAR, Feb 13: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the report submitted by administration of North Waziristan Agency about the casualties caused…
9th February, 2013
Court system to regulate drones under study: US Senator
The system will function like another judicial set-up that authorises government surveillance of US citizens in espionage and terror cases.
The system will function like another judicial set-up that authorises government surveillance of US citizens in espionage and terror cases.
6th February, 2013
Suspected US drone kills three in North Waziristan
Sources said the attack took place in the northwestern tribal region's Spinwam tehsil, DawnNews quoted sources as saying.
Sources said the attack took place in the northwestern tribal region's Spinwam tehsil, DawnNews quoted sources as saying.
22nd January, 2013
Drone attacks issue to be taken up with US envoy, FM tells Senate
During a policy statement in the Senate, the foreign minister said drone attacks were a violation of Pakistan's territorial integrity.
During a policy statement in the Senate, the foreign minister said drone attacks were a violation of Pakistan's territorial integrity.
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21st December, 2012
Are terrorists human?
The test for who is considered human, worthy of human dignity, came not from those who were being killed, but from those who were killing.
The test for who is considered human, worthy of human dignity, came not from those who were being killed, but from those who were killing.
4th December, 2012
Iran ‘captures’ US spy drone over Gulf waters
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed the drone was "performing reconnaissance and gathering intel", and "was captured as soon as it entered Iranian airspace.”
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed the drone was "performing reconnaissance and gathering intel", and "was captured as soon as it entered Iranian airspace.”
8th November, 2012
Obama victory infuriates Pakistani drone victims
“The same person who attacked my home has gotten re-elected,” a 28-year-old Pakistan told Reuters in Islamabad.
“The same person who attacked my home has gotten re-elected,” a 28-year-old Pakistan told Reuters in Islamabad.
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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18th October, 2012
Either way …
NFP explains why Imran Khan will not be able to change his understanding of the issue of terrorism in Pakistan.
NFP explains why Imran Khan will not be able to change his understanding of the issue of terrorism in Pakistan.
17th October, 2012
PTI calls for solving Taliban problem politically
Imran Khan said that about 140,000 troops were engaged in the fight against the Taliban for the last eight years, but instead of easing the crisis was deepening.
Imran Khan said that about 140,000 troops were engaged in the fight against the Taliban for the last eight years, but instead of easing the crisis was deepening.
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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.
22nd September, 2012
Using drones to capture Pakistan’s scenic beauty
A Swiss expedition used remote-controlled helicopters to shoot rare footage of climbers on the Karakoram, one of the world’s most demanding and formidable mountain ranges.
A Swiss expedition used remote-controlled helicopters to shoot rare footage of climbers on the Karakoram, one of the world’s most demanding and formidable mountain ranges.
1st September, 2012
Six killed in drone attack in North Waziristan
The drone fired four missiles that targeted a vehicle and a compound in the tribal region's Degan area, DawnNews reported.
The drone fired four missiles that targeted a vehicle and a compound in the tribal region's Degan area, DawnNews reported.
31st August, 2012
After Apple rejection, drone-strike-tracking app maker looks to Android
Drones+ was rejected thrice by Apple, saying that many people were likely to find the content objectionable.
Drones+ was rejected thrice by Apple, saying that many people were likely to find the content objectionable.
25th August, 2012
Strong indications Badruddin Haqqani killed in drone strike: US officials
“Badruddin Haqqani has been at the centre of coalition attacks in Afghanistan as well as mischief in Pakistan,” the NYT quoted a US official as saying.
“Badruddin Haqqani has been at the centre of coalition attacks in Afghanistan as well as mischief in Pakistan,” the NYT quoted a US official as saying.
23rd August, 2012
Pakistan summons senior US diplomat over drone strikes
The US diplomat was informed that the drone strikes were unlawful, against international law and a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, said the Foreign Office.
The US diplomat was informed that the drone strikes were unlawful, against international law and a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, said the Foreign Office.
18th August, 2012
Drone attack kills six in North Waziristan
“US drones fired two missiles into a militant compound. Six bodies have been recovered from the compound so far,” a security official told AFP.
“US drones fired two missiles into a militant compound. Six bodies have been recovered from the compound so far,” a security official told AFP.
