Saturday, October 6, 2012

Anti-Drone Protest March In Pakistan

Pakistan's Imran Khan To Lead Anti-Drone Protest March -- BBC

Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is to lead a march to the tribal areas this weekend to protest against US drone strikes.

The two-day march is due to start in Islamabad on Saturday and end with a rally in South Waziristan which has been a major focus of drone strikes.

However, it is not clear if authorities will allow the rally to take place.

Mr Khan, like many Pakistanis, says the attacks kill large numbers of civilians and foster support for militants.

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More News On Pakistan's Imran Khan To Lead Anti-Drone Protest March

American activists visit Pakistan to join anti-drone march as reports of Taliban threats loom -- Washington Post/AP
Imran Khan plans rally against CIA drone attacks in Pakistan tribal area -- Washington Post
PTI activists gear up for South Waziristan march
-- The Nation
Pakistani Taliban TTP warns Imran Khan ahead of drones march -- The Guardian
Pakistani Taliban warn Imran Khan over 'peace march' into Waziristan -- The Independent
Taliban threaten to attack Imran’s anti-drone rally -- Times of India

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