Pakistanis launch motorcade march to protest U.S. drone strikes October 6, 2012 - 11:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hundreds of Pakistanis, joined by dozens of American activists, have launched a motorcade "march" against U.S. drone strikes that they hope will reach the militant-riddled Afghan border region. According to The Associated Press, the main faction of the Pakistani Taliban has denounced the protest, and it is unclear how far the protesters will get. The two-day march — in reality a long vehicle convoy — is being led by Imran Khan, the former cricket star-turned-politician. It began Saturday, Oct 6 morning in Islamabad and is intended to end in South Waziristan tribal region, a frequent target of drone-fired American missiles. The American activists are from the U.S.-based anti-war group CODEPINK. Drone strike opponents allege such attacks kill numerous innocent civilians and terrorize communities. U.S. officials have said the majority of those killed in the strikes are militants.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
