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Killing reveals schism in Pakistani Taliban

Source: Seattle Times

Islamabad : Pakistan | 4 months ago

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Pakistan — The assassination of the leader of a renegade Pakistani Taliban faction by one of his own men Tuesday underscores a growing rift in the ranks of the rebel group as it braces for an impending army assault in the volatile northwest. Qari Zainuddin's killing sets back government hopes of exploiting...

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Tags: Pakistani Taliban, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, Baitullah Mehsud, interior minister, Rehman Malik, National Assembly, Misbahuddin Mehsud, drone attack, minister rehman, Qari Zainuddin

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