Drone Attacks: (Pak) Govt Asked to Submit Reply

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Source: The Express Tribune

LAHORE: The defence ministry was told on Tuesday to submit a reply to the Lahore High Court by June 30 in a petition challenging drone attacks in the country allegedly being carried out with the permission of the government.

The petition, filed by Sardar Zaheer Khan, also prayed the court to seek a comprehensive report from the federal government about any agreement it has entered into with the US and Black Water.

The petitioner also wanted the government to tell how many drone strikes have been carried out so far, the number of people killed as a result and compensation provided to the victim families.

He sought directions for the government to get an FIR registered against US President Barack Obama, and those responsible for the murder of innocent people in Pakistan.

He requested the court to restrain government functionaries from holding meetings with American diplomats who, he said, were giving dictation to Pakistan in clear disregard to the state’s sovereignty, integrity and security.

more: http://tribune.com.pk/story/21584/drone-attacks-govt-asked-to-submit-reply/

[Robb]

1. Um.

http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/local/lahore/reply-on-drone-attacks-submitted-to-lhc-defence-ministry-not-aware-of-any-accord-with-us-950