FATA political parties to convene Loya Jirga on Drone attacks,operations

Peshawar:(Pakistan)June 5,--Political parties in FATA sunday decided to convene a Loya Jirga to discuss situation arising out of continued drone attacks,military operations and other issues and chalk out future line of action.The meeting was convened by Jamaat e islami FATA and was participted by representatives of almost all parties having presence in FATA.Addressing a press conference after the meeting ex-MNA and head of JI FATA told media men that continued drone attacks have made the lives of tribesmen miserable.He said about 3.5 million people were displced as a result of operations in tribal areas.He said Loya Jirga will be held next month to chalk out future line of action

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