NATO conducts more air strikes in Pakistan

By KUNA,

Islamabad : The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces bombarded the Pakistani bordering tribal region Wednesday night causing no human loss, but badly damaging property.


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The strikes came despite the strong protest by Islamabad over Tuesday’s bombardment.

Allied Forces helicopters bombarded mountainous Zeyub area in South Waziristan tribal agency Wednesday night, security and tribal sources told KUNA Thursday.

Security sources said at least a dozen mortar shells were also fired from the neighboring Afghan territory.

There was no human loss reported, but the bombardment caused heavy property damage and also destroyed tress in the mountainous area, they added.

The incident took place hours after Allied Forces helicopters conducted air strikes in Mohmand tribal agency that killed about 35 people, including 11 soldiers, and wounded 15 others.

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani condemned the attack saying the government will take stand on sovereignty, dignity, self respect of Pakistan.

He added that no one will be allowed to carry out such attacks in Pakistan.

The US ambassador was summoned by the Foreign Ministry on Wednesday evening a strong protest was lodged over the incident.

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