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Pakistan condemns US drone strike

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (KUNA) -- The Government of Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the drone strike that took place today at Garga, north of Shawal in North Waziristan tribal Agency of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, said Foreign Office.
A release by Pakistan Foreign Office said, "Pakistan regards such strikes as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and demands their immediate cessation." The Government of Pakistan is itself taking decisive action against terrorist elements in North Waziristan Agency, thus rendering such strikes completely unnecessary, it added.
According to local media reports, at least eight suspected militants were killed in the US drone attack that fired two missiles targeting militants' compound. The drone strike came at a time when Pakistan military is engaged in operation against foreign and local militants in North Waziristan since June 15. (end) sbk.mt