NORTH WAZIRISTAN - The spokesman for the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has confirmed the death of their deputy leader in a recent US drone strike in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region.
Azam Tariq Mehsud, the spokesman for the TTP, says the group’s deputy chief, Khalid Mehsud, also known as Commander Sajna, was killed in last Thursday’s strike in the border village of Gorwak in North Waziristan, once a stronghold of militants.
Khalid Mehsud also known as Commander Sajna was deputy leader of the TTP
He said another commander, Mufti Noor Wali, has now been appointed as the group’s deputy chief.
Tariq says Wali enjoys the backing of Mullah Fazlullah, the leader of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, who is believed to be hiding in Afghanistan.
Pakistani officials had earlier reported unconfirmed news about Sajna’s killing in a US strike.
Islamabad opposes the drone strikes, saying they violate its sovereignty.
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Pakistani rupee rate against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal - Check 20 April forex rates
Pakistani currency remains marginally same against US Dollar and other currencies on April 20, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.5 for buying and 280.5 for selling.
Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.25 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.
Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 20 April 2024
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
