*ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has released top Afghan Taliban Commander, sourceshave revealed.*
*Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar was set free by Pakistan a few days ago, theAfghan Taliban spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.*
Mullah Baradar is one of the four men, including Mullah Omar, who startedthe Afghan Taliban movement in 1994. He was arrested in Karachi in 2010.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar joined his family on Tuesday, ZabihullahMujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, said.
Pakistan has not publicly confirmed the release. However, a seniorintelligence official, requesting anonymity, confirmed the development.
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There were reports of a prisoner swap as well. “But it is too early to sayif that would happen,” the official said.
“I can’t comment on this,” said Dr Muhammad Faisal, the spokesperson forPakistan’s Foreign Office, when he was approached.
