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**Slonopotam845** · 07-08-2009, 07:18 AM

Pakistani Taliban choose new chief

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani Taliban have appointed a new chief, militants said Saturday, selecting a top commander known for his ruthless efficiency in staging attacks, including a major hotel bombing and a deadly assault against the Sri Lankan cricket team.

The appointment of 28-year-old Hakimullah Mehsud could herald an increase in attacks as the group tries to prove it is still intact and operational, analysts say. It comes after weeks of speculation and reported infighting among Taliban commanders to replace Baitullah Mehsud, the group's former chief who was reportedly killed in an Aug. 5 CIA missile strike in northwestern Pakistan.
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Fantastic News.

This news confirms Mehsud is dead and we can expect bigger attack now in Pakistan maybe after Ramadan.

07-08-2009, 07:18 AM	#1
Slonopotam845 Join Date Jan 2006 Posts 5,251 Senior Member	Taliban leader Mehsud dead Pakistani Taliban choose new chief ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani Taliban have appointed a new chief, militants said Saturday, selecting a top commander known for his ruthless efficiency in staging attacks, including a major hotel bombing and a deadly assault against the Sri Lankan cricket team. The appointment of 28-year-old Hakimullah Mehsud could herald an increase in attacks as the group tries to prove it is still intact and operational, analysts say. It comes after weeks of speculation and reported infighting among Taliban commanders to replace Baitullah Mehsud, the group's former chief who was reportedly killed in an Aug. 5 CIA missile strike in northwestern Pakistan. ---- Fantastic News. This news confirms Mehsud is dead and we can expect bigger attack now in Pakistan maybe after Ramadan.
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