ISLAMABAD, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Suspected United States drone conducted a strike in Pakistan's tribal region on Saturday and at least five persons were killed, private TV channel DAWN NEWS reported.

    The attack occurred in Sararogha area of South Waziristan tribal region, said the report.

    Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan have seen missile attacks conducted by suspected U.S. drones based in Afghanistan. Pakistan has repeatedly protested against the drone attacks and called for an end to them, terming the attacks "counter-productive" in the fight against terrorism in the country.

Special Report: Pakistani Situation