Pakistan's Imran Khan starts anti-drone protest march

Source: BBC

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has begun a march to Pakistan's restive tribal areas to protest against US drone strikes.

The two-day march started in Islamabad and is due to end in South Waziristan, a major focus of strikes.

Mr Khan expects large numbers to join him. It is not clear if authorities will allow the march to reach its goal.

Mr Khan, like many Pakistanis, says the attacks kill large numbers of civilians and foster support for militants.

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