Pakistan calls for no more drone strikes
2,170 views · Published 26 February 2014 · 1:38 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe The use of attack drones is expected to increase in coming years as the US reduces its military spending. Strikes by unmanned aircraft in Pakistan have been hailed as a success by some, but human rights campaigners call them a form of death penalty without trial as they often end up killing civilians. Pakistan's government says it asked the US to stop drone attacks because they infringe on Pakistan's sovereignty, are against basic human rights and fuel extremism. So far this year there have been no drone attacks in Pakistan's tribal areas. Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid reports from Peshawar. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts
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