 however, Hakimullah Mehsud , who was recently chosen as Baitullah's successor, and Wali-ur-Rehman told the BBC that Mehsud had died on Sunday, August 23, 2009 of injuries sustained on August 5. MQ-9 Reaper drone Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik delayed giving official confirmation and asked for patience and an announcement by ISPR or other agencies.
<clarity>  however, Hakimullah Mehsud , who was recently chosen as Baitullah's successor, and Wali-ur-Rehman told the BBC that Mehsud had died on Sunday, August 23, 2009 of injuries sustained on August 5. MQ-9 Reaper drone Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik delayed giving official confirmation and asked for patience and an announcement by ISPR or other agencies.
 however, Hakimullah Mehsud , who was recently chosen as Baitullah's successor, and Wali-ur-Rehman told the BBC that Mehsud had died on Sunday, August 23, 2009 of injuries sustained on August 5. MQ-9 Reaper drone Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik delayed giving official confirmation and asked for patience and an announcement by or other agencies.