Two-month ban imposed on use of drone in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A ban has been imposed on the use of drone in the federal capital for two months, as the deputy commissioner has issued a notification here on Monday. According to the notification,…
World’s first passenger drone makes inaugural public flight in China
The world’s first passenger drone named EHang 184 made its first public flight on Tuesday in south China’s Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. With the newly developed device, all passengers need to do…
‘Lifesaving drone’ makes first rescue in Australia
SYDNEY: A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens…
China says Indian drone ‘invaded’ its airspace, crashed
BEIJING: An Indian drone has “invaded” China´s airspace and crashed, Chinese state media said Thursday, months after the neighbours ended one of their worst border standoffs in decades. “The Indian move violated…
Rangers shoot down Indian spy drone near Head Sulemanki Border
OKARA: The Pakistan Rangers on Monday shot down Indian spy drone, Quadcopter, near Head Sulemanki Border. As per details, the Rangers 13-Wing shot down the spy drone as soon as it violated…
US drone strike kills more than 100 Al-Shabab in Somalia
WASHINGTON: US forces conducted an air strike against the al Qaeda-affiliated Shabaab group in Somalia on Tuesday, killing more than 100 militants, military officials said. “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia,…
‘Worst Toys’ list includes ‘Wonder Woman’ sword, ‘Spider-Man’ drone
BOSTON: A plastic version of comic-book superhero Wonder Woman’s sword and a Spider-Man drone showed up as villains on a US child safety advocacy group’s annual list of potentially hazardous toys. The…
Drone strike in Afghanistan’s Paktia province kills 12 suspected militants
PESHAWAR: At least 12 suspected militants have been reported killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan’s Paktia province on Friday. As per media reports, a suspected US drone fired six missiles, killing…
No change in govt’s policy on drone attacks: Musadik Malik
Says recent drone attack a matter of grave concern for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Media Affairs Musadik Malik, while dispelling impression about change in government policy on drone attacks,…
Suspected US drone strike kills seven militants in North Waziristan
PESHAWAR: A suspected US drone strike on a house in a remote tribal area bordering Afghanistan has killed at least seven militants, Pakistan security officials said Thursday. If confirmed the attack would…
China reveals ‘Sharp Sword’ drone able to carry two tonnes of bombs
The stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) is being touted a huge win for Chinese aviation technology, Popular Science reports. It was built by Aviation Industry Corporation of China, and is equipped…
Facebook’s solar-powered internet drone makes first successful test flight
Facebook Inc said the other day it had completed a successful test flight of a solar-powered drone that it hopes will help it extend internet connectivity to every corner of the planet.…
Pakistan warns US against ‘cloak-and-dagger’ policy
Interior Minister Nisar says US drone strike inside Pakistan will have serious implications on Pak-US relations, Afghan peace talks
White House to publish report on drone strikes
The White House for the first time will release casualty figures from its controversial drone program, officials said on Monday, amid criticism that the airstrikes often kill civilians instead of the intended…
Air France jet almost collides with drone in Paris
An Air France Airbus A320 narrowly avoided colliding with a drone as it was about to land in Paris on a flight from Barcelona, France’s aviation investigation agency (BEA) said. It said…
Three killed in Pak military’s first drone strike in NWA
At least three suspected militants were killed while a militant hideout was destroyed in Shawal valley of North Waziristan in the first ever airstrike by a Pakistan made drone “Burraq”.
Pakistan Army says drone shot down by soldier was flown from India
ISPR says images retrieved from Indian drone gives out geographical histogram about locations traversed by the quadcopter between July 8 and July 15