Drone attacks could harm terror war: Kiyani

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani Monday expressed deep concerns over US drone attacks inside Pakistani territory, saying such incidents could assist terrorist elements and harm the war on terror.

In a meeting with British Defence Minister John Hutton who called on him here, he said the drone attacks in Pakistani tribal areas must be halted.

The UK minister stressed the need to chalk out joint strategy for a successful anti terror war.

The two leaders discussed Pak-India tension following the Mumbai attacks, and also agreed on enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence sector.

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