Summary Attacks by unmanned American aircraft are deeply unpopular in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed against U.S. drone attacks in the country’s tribal areas.
A two-member bench headed by Justice Tassaduq Jilani heard the petition on Wednesday.
During case proceeding, the court said this matter relates to defense and foreign affairs and does not come under the domain of judicial proceedings.
The bench further stated that intervention in the matter will be violation of constitution and law.
Later, the apex court dismissed the plea.
Attacks by unmanned American aircraft are deeply unpopular in Pakistan, but Washington views them as a vital tool in the fight against Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants in the lawless tribal areas along the border with Afghanistan.
Pakistan has repeatedly protested against these strikes and has also summoned US diplomats in Islamabad to condemn the drone strikes, which it says are a violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
