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Pakistan confirms arrest of Taliban leader

A Pakistan military chief confirmed today that the Afghan Taliban’s number two leader has been arrested.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2010 - 09:18

A Pakistan military chief confirmed today that the Afghan Taliban’s number two leader has been arrested.

Major General Athar Abbas’s statement was the first official confirmation that Mullah Baradar is in Pakistani custody.

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