Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Let Pakistan carry out drone attacks: Foreign Minister Qureshi
02-26-2009, 08:56 AM
Post: #1
Let Pakistan carry out drone attacks: Foreign Minister Qureshi
WASHINGTON: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Pakistan wanted to discuss ending controversial US drone attacks inside its territory as it launches a three-way "war on terror" review with Afghanistan.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi met for a joint dinner with his Afghan counterpart and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before their formal session on Thursday.

Ahead of the talks, Qureshi said he wanted to discuss the attacks in Pakistan by US unmanned drones which have apparently killed wanted Al-Qaeda militants but also numerous civilians.

"It has alienated people and to win this fight, we need to win the hearts and minds of people," Qureshi said in an interview to a US news channel.

"What I've suggested is let's weigh the advantages and the disadvantages. If the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, then we are reviewing the whole strategy and this should be on the table as well," he said.

Qureshi called for the United States to let Pakistan carry out attacks, saying it would resolve disputes on sovereignty.

The three-way session comes as President Barack Obama's administration puts a new focus on fighting extremism in Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan, where he is sending 17,000 more US troops.

Qureshi said that while he understood the US desire to stabilize Afghanistan, the three-way review should also look at any "implications for Pakistan."

Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants forced out of Afghanistan have holed up in lawless parts of Pakistan, which has come under growing fire in Washington for not eliminating the haven.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=69728
Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread: Author Replies: Views: Last Post
  Pakistan unveils new visa policy to attract foreign investors LRE-Azan 0 324 09-11-2023 01:16 PM
Last Post: LRE-Azan
  China rolls over $2bn loan to Pakistan: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar LRE-Azan 0 584 04-01-2023 01:02 PM
Last Post: LRE-Azan
  Chief Minister federal minister for timely completion of NHA projects in Sindh LRE-Azan 0 641 01-26-2023 03:02 PM
Last Post: LRE-Azan
  Initiatives taken to attract foreign investment: PM Salman 0 3,571 02-27-2014 06:47 PM
Last Post: Salman
  LDA to carry out land use survey Salman 0 3,928 10-10-2012 11:39 AM
Last Post: Salman
  Pakistan can earn foreign exchange by exporting meat: CM Salman 0 3,921 04-21-2012 12:46 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Developers to carry out construction at their own expense Salman 0 3,705 04-14-2012 02:23 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Swedish Foreign Minister meets Shahbaz Salman 0 3,268 03-16-2012 02:49 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Pakistan provides investors friendly climate both for local and foreign investors: PM Salman 0 3,695 11-30-2011 05:31 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Punjab govt to provide free education to labourers’ children: Qureshi Lahore_Real_Estate 0 4,364 08-17-2011 01:15 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  METRO Cash & Carry holds fashion show Lahore_Real_Estate 0 4,392 06-06-2011 02:39 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  Shahbaz attacks past rulers over project success qualms Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,860 05-23-2011 04:55 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  Foreign aid needs to be given up to become independent: CM Lahore_Real_Estate 0 2,799 05-17-2011 11:35 AM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  US formally apologizes Pak over drone attacks Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,836 05-17-2011 11:23 AM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  Javed Ch on Shah Mehmood Qureshi LRE 1 5,168 02-24-2011 01:50 PM
Last Post: LRE
  CDA failed to carry out survey in 2010 Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,691 02-14-2011 04:37 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  PPP cannons open fire on Qureshi Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,616 02-14-2011 04:34 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  mqm & anp Order Full Scale Attacks LRE 0 4,009 01-16-2011 11:54 AM
Last Post: LRE
  Drone Attacks ( Published in Asia Times) LRE 0 4,028 12-26-2010 02:09 PM
Last Post: LRE
  Shah Mahmood Qureshi's New Ways of Corruption LRE 0 7,299 12-23-2010 10:56 AM
Last Post: LRE

Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)