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Pakistan once again seeks US drone technology
 [Geo News] Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday once again called upon the US to provide drone technology to Pakistan and demanded an end to the predator strikes within its territory.US special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke met with the Prime Minister here at PM house where Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Interior Minister Rehman Malik, State Minister for Finance Hina Rabbani Khar, US ambassador Ann W Patterson and other officials were also present. The Prime Minister was of the view that drone attacks are a cause of concern for Pakistan as it is difficult to identify the terrorists present among the civilians. He argued that the US should provide the drone technology to Pakistan so that its own army can take action against the militants. The ongoing army operation in Swat has the backing of the parliament, political, and religious leadership and civil society besides the media. The Prime Minister appreciated the formation of task force by US president Barack Obama for helping Pakistan overcome its energy crisis. Richard Holbrooke on the occasion said he is impressed with the success of military operation in Malakand and paid tributes to the armed forces. He assured that US will provide full assistance to Pakistan for rehabilitation of the IDPs. Posted by: Fred 2009-08-18 |
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