Govt using diplomatic means for end to drone attacks: PM

Islamabad : Pakistan | Apr 13, 2011 at 9:49 PM PDT

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Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said that the government was using diplomatic channels and seeking the help of friendly countries to put pressure on the United States to stop the drone attacks.

“We are raising this issue to stop the drone attacks in Pakistan.

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