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Khan claims success in Pakistan drone protest

Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan claimed victory at the end of his march against US drone strikes, despite failing to reach his intended destination in Pakistan's tribal areas.

Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan addresses a peace rally in Tank on October 7. Khan claimed victory at the end of his march against US drone strikes, despite failing to reach his intended destination in Pakistan's tribal areas.

Khan defied official warnings Sunday to lead thousands of supporters beyond Tank, the last town before the semi-autonomous area which is the refuge of heavily armed Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants.

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