Pakistan on Wednesday asked the US to immediately stop missile attacks by drones in its tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, saying they amounted to a violation of the country's sovereignty.
US Ambassador Anne Patterson was summoned to the Pakistan foreign office and a strong protest was lodged against the "continued missile attacks by US drones inside Pakistani territory," an official statement said.
"It was underscored to the ambassador that the government of Pakistan strongly condemns the missile attacks which resulted in the loss of precious lives and property," said the statement issued by the Pakistan foreign office.
"It was emphasised that such attacks were a violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and should be stopped immediately. The attacks also undermine public support for the government's counter-terrorism
