Militant commander Qari Zainuddin, a rival of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Baitullah Mehsud, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the northwestern town of Dera Ismail Khan.

An aide of Zainuddin was injured in the attack in Madina Colony neighbourhood of Dera Ismail Khan this morning. Zainuddin's death was confirmed by the police and members of his family.