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Abducted Pakistani diplomat freed

iht.com
May 17, 2008
        
Story Timeline:  200 days

The brother of Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan says the envoy has been released — three months after he was kidnapped near the border between the two countries. Tariq Azizuddin disappeared along Feb. 11 along with his driver and bodyguard as they drove from the Pakistani city of Peshawar... [read full story]                    

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Ambassador''s return

 thenews.com.pk May 20, 2008
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Ambassador''s return

thenews.com.pk
May 20, 2008
        

The return of Pakistan's ambassador to Kabul, Tariq Azizuddin, to his delighted family, 96 days after he was kidnapped is obviously an occasion for happiness. But while we share the relief of the traumatized family and friends of the envoy, there is a need to ask some questions. The first of...

                   

Envoy kidnappers’ Afghan roots revealed

thenews.com.pk
May 19, 2008
        

Muhammad Saleh Zaafir ISLAMABAD: The kidnappers of ambassador to Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin demanded US$500 million as ransom for his release immediately after his kidnapping on February 11 this year from Khyber Agency. Afghan diplomatic sources revealed to The News recently when Aziz was still...

                   

In deal with Taliban, Pak to swap 300 prisoners

expressindia.com
May 19, 2008
        

Maulvi Omar, the spokesman for Pakistani Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud, said yesterday that the release of Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin was part of the expected deal. Azizuddin was handed over by militants to authorities at Razmak in North Waziristan on Friday evening...

                   

No quid pro quo to free Pakistani envoy

chicagotribune.com
May 19, 2008
        

by Bay Fang Although mystery still swirls around Saturday's sudden release of Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan after over three months in captivity, the Pakistani government insists it did not free any militants in exchange. "There was no exchange of any militants or terrorists for the...

                   

No tit-for-tat on release of Pakistani envoy

baltimoresun.com
May 19, 2008
        

by Bay Fang Although mystery still swirls around Saturday's sudden release of Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan after over three months in captivity, the Pakistani government insists it did not free any militants in exchange. "There was no exchange of any militants or terrorists for the...

                   
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Pakistani militants savor a sweet deal

atimes.com
May 19, 2008
        

The Pakistani Taliban will be pleased to have secured the release of 55 militants, including top Taliban commanders, not to mention a US$287,000 payment. In return, the government will welcome back its envoy to Afghanistan and dozens of security officials held captive by the militants. The real...

                   

Pak ggovt, Taliban to sign peace deal, swap 330 prisoners

expressindia.com
May 19, 2008
        

Agencies Posted online: Monday , May 19, 2008 at 02:18:13 Islamabad, May 19: The release of Pakistan’s envoy to Afghanistan was part of a deal between the government and local Taliban under which they will swap about 330 prisoners after signing a formal peace agreement in the restive northwest...

                   

Pak govt., Taliban to sign peace deal, swap 330 prisoners

hindu.com
May 19, 2008
        

Islamabad (PTI): The release of Pakistan's envoy to Afghanistan was part of a deal between the government and local Taliban under which they will swap about 330 prisoners after signing a formal peace agreement in the restive northwest tribal areas, a militant spokesman has said. Maulvi Omar, the...

                   

Pak govt, Taliban to sign peace deal

rediff.com
May 19, 2008
        

The release of Pakistan's envoy to Afghanistan was part of a deal between the government and the local Taliban, under which they will swap about 330 prisoners after signing a formal peace agreement in the restive northwest tribal areas. The Taliban wanted 250 militants, currently in the...

                   

Pak government, Taliban to sign peace deal

rediff.com
May 19, 2008
        

The release of Pakistan's envoy to Afghanistan was part of a deal between the government and the local Taliban, under which they will swap about 330 prisoners after signing a formal peace agreement in the restive northwest tribal areas. The Taliban wanted 250 militants, currently in the...

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