Conflicting reports that he isdead or not dead.
He might be dead this time. http://news.bbc.co.u...sia/8188859.stm
Even the Taliban themselves are confirming his death now
Not all of them. http://news.bbc.co.u...sia/8191105.stm
Might be a good thing (for them) if he is still alive, as his likely successor Hakimullah is reportedly dead