Islamabad, Nov 7, IRNA - Opposition lawmakers have said that the government should shoot down remotely piloted aircraft if the United States continues to violate Pakistan’s sovereignty, local media reported on Thursday.
Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Dr Shireen Mazari of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said that “the government, as a last resort, should target drones — as we’re capable of [shooting down these pilotless aircraft].

“It’s a defining movement for the government to convey a louder message to the United States that drones are counterproductive and not acceptable to us,” she added.

Jamat-e-Islami MNA Tariqullah endorsed Dr Mazari’s views, quoting a top military official once saying that the military has the capability to shoot down drones, if the government orders so.

However, lawmakers from all political parties advised the government to avoid confrontation with the US and pursue the proposed peace plan with the Taliban.

By IRNA

 

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