A drone strike on the compound was considered but ruled out because of the danger of killed large numbers of Pakistani civilians.
First, the drone war has created a siege mentality among Pakistani civilians.
At least 68 people were killed, mostly Pakistani civilians but also some Indian security personnel and civilians.
A group of Pakistani civilians standing nearby moved out of the way, anticipating a firefight.
Some reports in the Western press claimed that six Pakistani civilians were killed at Chakhoti.
Many Pakistani civilians "started making frantic phone calls to media house[s] to enquire about whether a war has been declared".
The official also said that four Pakistani civilians had been wounded by Indian soldiers firing at travelers on a mountain road on Monday and today.
Stranded Pakistani civilians were relocated by a United States Marine helicopter.
Up to 2 Pakistani policemen and 2 Pakistani civilians have been killed by angry shia protesters .
Pfarrer is also seeking to interview bin Laden's relatives and Pakistani civilians who witnessed the assault.