A close associate of Pakistan's most wanted man, Baitullah Mehsud, who was reportedly killed in a US drone attack, has told the BBC he is alive.-------------------------------------
Commander Hakimullah Mehsud said reports of the Taliban leader's death three days ago in an attack on a house in South Waziristan were "ridiculous".
The US said on Friday it was increasingly confident its forces had managed to kill Mr Mehsud.
Neither side has provided evidence to back up their claims so far.
Pakistan's foreign minister said on Friday he was "pretty certain" Baitullah Mehsud had been killed.
But Commander Hakimullah Mehsud - who some analysts suggest may be positioning himself to succeed Baitullah Mehsud - told the BBC the reports of his death were the work of US and Pakistani intelligence agencies.
The US said on Friday it was increasingly confident its forces had managed to kill Mr Mehsud.
Neither side has provided evidence to back up their claims so far.
Pakistan's foreign minister said on Friday he was "pretty certain" Baitullah Mehsud had been killed.
But Commander Hakimullah Mehsud - who some analysts suggest may be positioning himself to succeed Baitullah Mehsud - told the BBC the reports of his death were the work of US and Pakistani intelligence agencies.
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