The outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has demanded the release of some of its key leaders for freeing former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son, who was abducted five months ago. Ali Haider Gilani was kidnapped by militants in Multan district on May 9, two days ahead of the general election. His secretary was killed by the kidnappers.
Gilani told reporters on Wednesday that he had received a voice message from his son that outlined the conditions set by the Taliban for his release. He said Abu Yazid, the spokesman for Al-Mansooreen Brigade, said to be working under the umbrella of the Taliban, had handed over the message to him.
“Abu Yazid presented the demand of the mujahideen to release some high-profile prisoners being held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi,” Gilani said.