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Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:20:34 UTC.

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