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Drone strike leaves five dead in North Waziristan

Published: 30 Jul 2013 - 12:14 am | Last Updated: 31 Jan 2022 - 01:53 pm

Kabul: At least five people were killed following a suspected US drone strike in Northern Waziristan tribal region near the Afghan border, according to Pakistani intelligence officials.
The officials further added, the airstrike was carried out in Shawal area of Northern Waziristan on Sunday night, according to Afghan (Khaama Press).
At least two missiles were fired and targeted suspected men who crossed into Pakistani territory from Afghanistan, the intelligence officials said adding that the identity of the men killed in airstrike is not clear so far.
Attacks by unmanned American aircraft are deeply unpopular in Pakistan, but Washington views them as a vital tool in the fight against Taliban and Al Qaeda militants in the lawless tribal areas along the border with Afghanistan.     Agencies