Drone attacks hitting targets in Fata are counterproductive: Hillary told

ISLAMABAD (SANA): The members of the National Assembly and Senators from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) told the visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that US drone attacks in the Pakistani tribal region were counterproductive and rather inflame public sentiments against the US.

As per details, during the course of meeting, tribal leaders made it clear that use of power is not the solution of problems and drone attacks creating hatred in FATA. The delegation has assured US secretary of state that tribal are not terrorists.

Clinton said US will continue its cooperation with Pakistan in war against terror. She said Pakistan-US ties are not restricted to war and security issues as US wants long term and durable relationship with Pakistan.

Hillary Clinton also attended a cultural show in Pakistan National Council under strict security. Later, she met with delegations of intellectuals, civil society and women and discussed development in social sector.