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Taliban demand Rs 25m to release Afghan diplomat
ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has demanded Rs 25 million in ransom, in addition to the release of its men, in exchange for releasing Afghanistans ambassador-designate to Pakistan Abdul Khalique. Khalique was kidnapped on September 22, 2008 outside his home in Peshawar. The Taliban killed his security guard when he tried to protect Khalique. According to a private TV channel, the Taliban have informed the Pakistan government of its demands.
Posted by: Steve White 2009-05-19 |
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