Taliban replace killed leader
The Pakistani Taliban has promoted its number two commander to replace leader Hakimullah Mehsud who was killed in a US drone strike. The Pakistan Taliban has vowed revenge on the US for the attack.
Funeral for Pakistan Taliban chief 'set to take place'
The funeral of a Taliban leader killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan yesterday is expected to take place today.
Hakimullah Mehsud, chief of the Pakistani Taliban was one of the country's most wanted men with a $5 million US bounty on his head.
Read: Profile: Hakimullah Mehsud
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