Mr. Rehman was seen as a rival to the leader of the TTP, Hakimullah Mehsud, known for being even more radical.
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Mr. Rehman was considered by some analysts to be more moderate and more amenable to peace talks than the group's leader, Hakimullah Mehsud.
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Some analysts said they believe Mr. Rehman could have cut a deal with Islamabad, leaving the faction around the more extreme Mr. Hakimullah isolated.
Without Mr. Rehman, it seems unlikely Mr. Hakimullah can be challenged.
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