ISLAMABAD, Nov 22: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that unlike its predecessors, his government has no hesitation in condemning the US drone strikes.

“The government has always taken a forthright and genuine stance in condemning the drone attacks. We condemn these acts from the core of our heart,” the prime minister said on Friday, referring to news reports that gave the impression that the government was not serious in condemning these strikes.

Nawaz Sharif said the government never took a casual stance on drone attacks and always termed them a violation of the country’s sovereignty.

The premier mentioned his meeting with US President Barack Obama in Washington, followed by a presser in which he had clearly stated that drone strikes were unacceptable.

He said all stakeholders must remain united on issues of national security and should refrain from misguiding the nation about the government’s sincerity.—APP