Foreigners are largely banned from the tribal region, where Pakistan has been waging a military offensive to root out insurgents for two years. ISLAMABAD — A U.S. Senate delegation paid a rare visit Sunday to a tribal region along the Afghanistan border that has long been considered a stronghold of al-Qaida, the Taliban and other insurgents. The U.S. frequently carries out drone strikes in the region targeting Taliban and al-Qaida leaders. The delegation led by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. and chairman of the Armed Services Committee, visited the North Waziristan tribal region, a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office said. Pakistan has been critical of the U.S. drone campaign, which has killed scores of civilians over the years.

Source: Washington Post July 03, 2016 16:59 UTC