Taliban hints at future attacks on Pakistan aid workers

The Taliban today hinted it may launch attacks against foreign flood relief workers in Pakistan, saying their presence is "unacceptable".

The Taliban today hinted it may launch attacks against foreign flood relief workers in Pakistan, saying their presence is "unacceptable".

Pakistani Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq claimed that the US and other countries were not really focused on providing aid to flood victims, but had other "intentions" which he did not specify.

Mr Tariq strongly hinted that the militants could resort to violence.

Speaking to the Associated Press by telephone, he said: "When we say something is unacceptable to us, one can draw his own conclusion."

The US and other countries have pledged nearly $800m (€629.3m) and provided aid workers to help Pakistan cope with the worst floods in the nation's history.

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