The Taliban’s top military commander has been reportedly captured in a secret joint operation by Pakistani and US intelligence forces. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar was seized last week in Karachi, Pakistan. He is currently in Pakistani custody but is being interrogated by both Pakistani and US officials. Baradar is considered to be the most significant Taliban figure to be detained since the US-led war in Afghanistan started more than eight years ago. He is believed to be the most trusted lieutenant of Mullah Mohammed Omar, the supreme leader of the Taliban. The New York Times broke the story last night. The Times had actually learned of Baradar’s capture last Thursday but delayed reporting on it at the request of White House officials. The Taliban has denied the reports, saying Baradar is still in Afghanistan.