Tag: Drone
First-ever drone strike in Khyber kills 7 suspects
PESHAWAR: In the first ever drone attack in Khyber Agency, a US unmanned aircraft targeted a vehicle in Speen Drang area of Bara tehsil's Tirah valley on Thursday, killing seven suspected militants, tribal officials said.
The officials said a US drone fired a missile at a pick-up truck carrying seven suspected militants.
"The militants were said to be members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, and were from Waziristan and Swat areas," a security official said.
Locals
The officials said a US drone fired a missile at a pick-up truck carrying seven suspected militants.
"The militants were said to be members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, and were from Waziristan and Swat areas," a security official said.
Locals
Drone strike in North Waziristan
PESHAWAR - A US drone strike in North Waziristan killed four people, destroying their vehicle, a private TV channel quoted security officials as saying on Tuesday.
The strike took place in Spalga village, about 15 kilometres south of Miranshah, the main town in the North Waziristan. The security official confirmed the strike and said the drone fired two missiles.
In recent months, the US has increased number of drone strikes in Waziristan region in a bid to halt the alleged
The strike took place in Spalga village, about 15 kilometres south of Miranshah, the main town in the North Waziristan. The security official confirmed the strike and said the drone fired two missiles.
In recent months, the US has increased number of drone strikes in Waziristan region in a bid to halt the alleged
FC IG slams prospects of drone strikes in Balochistan
QUETTA: Newly appointed Balochistan Frontier Corps Inspector General Major General Obaidullah Khan said on Saturday that there was no need of drone strikes in the province and the allied forces should focus on Afghanistan to eradicate terrorism.
Addressing his first press conference after assuming charge at Frontier Corps headquarters, he said that if Balochistan were targeted, it would be a part of a conspiracy to destabilize it and the people of Balochistan would severely react
Addressing his first press conference after assuming charge at Frontier Corps headquarters, he said that if Balochistan were targeted, it would be a part of a conspiracy to destabilize it and the people of Balochistan would severely react
Drone victims stage sit-in outside Parliament
ISLAMABAD: The affectees of drone strikes and their relatives from North and South Waziristan staged a sit-in here on Friday in front of the Parliament House against the killings of innocent civilians.
The protesters demanded the government take immediate steps to stop drone assaults on civilians in the North and South Wazirstan that, according to them, had so far left 1,500 civilians dead.
A 14-year-old boy, Saad Ullah who lost his both legs and one eye in a drone strike,
The protesters demanded the government take immediate steps to stop drone assaults on civilians in the North and South Wazirstan that, according to them, had so far left 1,500 civilians dead.
A 14-year-old boy, Saad Ullah who lost his both legs and one eye in a drone strike,
Drone attacks by govt approval
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had not resisted US drone attacks in Pakistan's Tribal Areas, with a policy to publicly oppose and secretly support the assaults.
US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks claim that Pakistan's political leadership had been in an agreement with the US on drone attacks. The leaked cables quote former US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson as saying that the country's political leadership had approved the strikes in the Tribal
US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks claim that Pakistan's political leadership had been in an agreement with the US on drone attacks. The leaked cables quote former US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson as saying that the country's political leadership had approved the strikes in the Tribal
Drone attacks threaten Pakistan’s integrity: Nawaz
QUETTA: US drone attacks in Pakistan are threats to the integrity of the country and the PML-N has been condemning it for a long time, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday.
Addressing a press conference, Nawaz said that the drone attacks had started in former president Pervez Musharraf's regime. He said that dictators had caused great damage to the country as well as democracy during past 60 years, adding that eth growth rate in neighbouring country
Addressing a press conference, Nawaz said that the drone attacks had started in former president Pervez Musharraf's regime. He said that dictators had caused great damage to the country as well as democracy during past 60 years, adding that eth growth rate in neighbouring country
US drone strike kills six in Waziristan
MIRANSHAH: A US drone attack killed six suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal belt on Sunday, security officials said, a day after Islamabad rejected reports the covert missile campaign could expand.
The officials said two missiles slammed into a compound in Khaddi village, 15 kilometres (10 miles) east of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan and considered a hub for Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked militants. "The compound and vehicle parked nearby were destroyed in the
The officials said two missiles slammed into a compound in Khaddi village, 15 kilometres (10 miles) east of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan and considered a hub for Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked militants. "The compound and vehicle parked nearby were destroyed in the
Drone missiles kill three militants in North Waziristan
PESHAWAR: At least three militants were killed and one injured when a vehicle was hit by two missiles fired by US drones in North Waziristan on Friday.
A vehicle carrying suspected militants near Machikhel village in Mirali area was hit by two missiles, killing the three men and injuring the fourth.
"Two missiles were fired on a vehicle.
So far three militants are confirmed killed in this attack," a senior security official said.
The identity of killed could not
A vehicle carrying suspected militants near Machikhel village in Mirali area was hit by two missiles, killing the three men and injuring the fourth.
"Two missiles were fired on a vehicle.
So far three militants are confirmed killed in this attack," a senior security official said.
The identity of killed could not
Drone strike kills 20 in North Waziristan
PESHAWAR: At least 20 people were killed and another four injured when a US drone fired twopp missiles at a compound and a vehicle in use by militants in Gharoos Hassan Khel village of North Waziristan Agency
on Tuesday.
Reports from Miranshah, headquarters of North Waziristan, said a US drone fired four missiles on a house and vehicle in Ghulam Khan tehsil near the Pak-Afghan border. Soon after the attack, militants cordoned off the site and did not let tribesmen to help
on Tuesday.
Reports from Miranshah, headquarters of North Waziristan, said a US drone fired four missiles on a house and vehicle in Ghulam Khan tehsil near the Pak-Afghan border. Soon after the attack, militants cordoned off the site and did not let tribesmen to help
14 killed in 4 drone strikes in NWA
PESHAWAR: At least 14 people, including suspected militants, were killed and several others inured when US drones targeted four vehicles in separate attacks in North Waziristan Agecny on Wednesday.
The first attack took place in Qutabkhel area close to Miranshah, the agency headquarter.
Four people aboard a vehicle were killd in the attack.
Locals said the four bodies of suspected militants were beyond recognition.
The second attack came two-and-a-half hours
The first attack took place in Qutabkhel area close to Miranshah, the agency headquarter.
Four people aboard a vehicle were killd in the attack.
Locals said the four bodies of suspected militants were beyond recognition.
The second attack came two-and-a-half hours
Drone kills six in Waziristan
PESHAWAR: At least six suspected militants were killed and another two injured when a US drone targeted a compound in Haider Khel village near North Waziristan's Mirali town on Monday.
Reports said the house was in use by militants and was hit by two missiles, which destroyed a major portion of the building. Following the attack, the United States drone continued hovering over the area, disrupting rescue operation.
The identity of those killed had not been ascertained so
Reports said the house was in use by militants and was hit by two missiles, which destroyed a major portion of the building. Following the attack, the United States drone continued hovering over the area, disrupting rescue operation.
The identity of those killed had not been ascertained so
US drone strike kills five militants in North Waziristan
MIRANSHAH: A US missile strike by a drone killed at least five militants in Pakistan's North Waziristan Agency on Monday, security officials said.
The attack targeted militants sleeping at a compound in Haider Khel village of Mir Ali district in North Waziristan, 25 kilometres east of Miranshah. "Five militants were killed," said a senior security official on condition of anonymity.
"The drone fired two missiles," he added. "The compound belonged to local tribesman Ahmad Ali
The attack targeted militants sleeping at a compound in Haider Khel village of Mir Ali district in North Waziristan, 25 kilometres east of Miranshah. "Five militants were killed," said a senior security official on condition of anonymity.
"The drone fired two missiles," he added. "The compound belonged to local tribesman Ahmad Ali
Drone attacks violate country’s sovereignty: Malik
KARACHI: Drone attacks are violating Pakistan's sovereignty and the government is negotiating with the United States on the issue, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Saturday.
Talking to reporters at the airport, he said that a covert operation had been launched against the killers involved in the Karachi killings. Malik said every murder cannot be called target killing until police confirms it as a target killing.
He said that the security had been beefed up around Sher
Talking to reporters at the airport, he said that a covert operation had been launched against the killers involved in the Karachi killings. Malik said every murder cannot be called target killing until police confirms it as a target killing.
He said that the security had been beefed up around Sher
Six killed in drone strike in N Waziristan
PESHAWAR: Six suspected terrorists were killed and several others injured when a US drone targeted a militant compound in Ismael Khel area of Datta Khel region in North Waziristan on Thursday.
The drone attack was the third strike in less than 24 hours. The compound targeted was in use by militants and was hit by two missiles. The identity of killed and injured could not be ascertained, but locals said they included local and foreign militants. A day earlier, seven people were
The drone attack was the third strike in less than 24 hours. The compound targeted was in use by militants and was hit by two missiles. The identity of killed and injured could not be ascertained, but locals said they included local and foreign militants. A day earlier, seven people were
Six Taliban killed in drone strike
MIRANSHAH: US drones fired missiles at a compound and vehicle in a village in Pakistan's North Waziristan region on Monday, killing at least six militants, a senior security official told AFP.
"The identities of those killed in the strike is not yet known," the official said on condition of anonymity. "There are still four drones flying over Datta Khel," he said.
A second security official confirmed the strike which took place in Sunzalai village near Datta Khel, a town 45
"The identities of those killed in the strike is not yet known," the official said on condition of anonymity. "There are still four drones flying over Datta Khel," he said.
A second security official confirmed the strike which took place in Sunzalai village near Datta Khel, a town 45
Rising drone attacks hint at strengthened CIA spy network in Waziristan
PESHAWAR
The almost daily drone attacks in North Waziristan are reflective of the expanded CIA-trained-and-financed human spy network and its infiltration into the Taliban and Al Qaeda militant groups.
Intelligence officials and tribesmen familiar with the developments in South and North Waziristan told Pakistan Today that the number of spies, trained and funded by CIA, has been rising and mysterious movements could be seen across the region.
An intelligence official
The almost daily drone attacks in North Waziristan are reflective of the expanded CIA-trained-and-financed human spy network and its infiltration into the Taliban and Al Qaeda militant groups.
Intelligence officials and tribesmen familiar with the developments in South and North Waziristan told Pakistan Today that the number of spies, trained and funded by CIA, has been rising and mysterious movements could be seen across the region.
An intelligence official
Drone strike kills another seven militants in N Waziristan
PESHAWAR
At least seven suspected militants were killed and another injured when a drone targeted a terrorist compound in Shewa area of North Waziristan on Sunday.
Shewa is situated on the juncture of North Waziristan with both Thall area of Hangu district and Kurram Agency. Shewa is considered a transit station for militants traveling across the region.
The drone fired four missiles at the compound, also destroying two vehicles parked outside.
The identity of
At least seven suspected militants were killed and another injured when a drone targeted a terrorist compound in Shewa area of North Waziristan on Sunday.
Shewa is situated on the juncture of North Waziristan with both Thall area of Hangu district and Kurram Agency. Shewa is considered a transit station for militants traveling across the region.
The drone fired four missiles at the compound, also destroying two vehicles parked outside.
The identity of
