Background Pakistan–United States skirmishes

since beginning of global war on terrorism in late 2001 , subsequent u.s. invasion of afghanistan oust taliban , al-qaeda movement, u.s. has launched several air strikes across northwest pakistan target militants connected afghanistan war alleges have fled country , sought temporary shelter in pakistan s bordering tribal areas. these strikes have been protested against pakistan, violation of national sovereignty, , have resulted in tense diplomatic relations between 2 countries. have caused uproar among pakistan s civilian population , politicians , have fueled anti-american sentiments. since june 2004, united states military has launched dozens of unmanned aerial vehicle strikes against presumed taliban targets, killing hundreds of militants , civilians, increasing in intensity post-2009. these drone strikes have been subject heavy criticism pakistan, maintains not best way fight terror , have inevitable result of uniting tribesmen along border taliban , against u.s.

pakistan has coordinated u.s. on missile strikes u.s. has since conducted strikes without informing pakistani authorities. pakistani troops ordered counteract. several specific actions developed, although no serious diplomatic spats on either side have been reported yet. actions listed below.