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India-Pakistan
Pakistani Taliban chief killed in drone strike: sources
2013-11-01
The chief of the Pakistani Taliban was killed by a U.S. drone strike on Friday, security sources and a senior Taliban commander said, in a major blow to the country's most feared militant group.

Hakimullah Mehsud was one of Pakistan's most wanted men with a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head. He led an increasingly violent insurgency from a secret hideout in North Waziristan, the Taliban's mountainous stronghold on the Afghan border.

"We confirm with great sorrow that our esteemed leader was martyred in a drone attack," a senior Taliban commander said.
Posted by:tu3031

#8  Now you would think the Pakis would act on North Waziristan LOL
Posted by: Ulusoth Shereter7931   2013-11-01 18:15  

#7  ^Yes, that.
Posted by: Shipman   2013-11-01 17:44  

#6  I hope it wasn't painful, he said, trying to feign concern.
Posted by: SteveS   2013-11-01 16:56  

#5  This is a very big win if true. Should we have the standard three day confirmation clock started?
Posted by: remoteman   2013-11-01 16:28  

#4  who gets the Big Pie Hat now?
Posted by: Frank G   2013-11-01 16:12  

#3  U-lu-lu-lu-lu!!!!
Posted by: Steve White   2013-11-01 16:09  

#2  Nice takeout!
Posted by: Frank G   2013-11-01 15:56  

#1  Drone the Funeral... as a parting gift.
Posted by: airandee   2013-11-01 14:19  

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