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British journalist held in Pakistan released: embassy
A British journalist held captive by Islamist extremists in the militant-hit northwest of Pakistan has been released, the British embassy confirmed on Thursday.
Updated on: Sep 9, 2010, 14:48:47 IST
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A British journalist held captive by Islamist extremists in the militant-hit northwest of Pakistan has been released, the British embassy confirmed on Thursday.
"We can confirm Asad Qureshi has been released and our consular team are providing him with consular assistance," said George Shrriff, a spokesman for the British High Commission in Islamabad, giving no further details.
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