WION: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Abdul Manan, also known as Hakimullah, was killed on Sunday (Jun 16) in Afghanistan’s Kunar province by unknown men. He was associated with the Malakand chapter of TTP. His killing is considered a big setback to the TTP and a major achievement for Islamabad. Manan was accused of carrying out several terror activities inside Pakistan, according to reports. Pakistan-based media outlets claimed he was involved in many targeted killings and was accused of using improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Click here to read more (external link).