The Frenchman had been taken hostage back in May by gunmen when he was travelling with other tourists.
It isn’t known who the kidnappers were or if any ransom was demanded and paid to buy his freedom. The people who abducted the man are thought to be criminals not militants though.
The AFP news agency quoted an un-named source as saying: "He has been released this morning, he is safe and sound with Pakistani officials."
French President Nicolas Sarkozy was very relieved that the man had been released, according to the Associated Press, and a statement issued by the president's office thanked Pakistan for helping to ensure the tourist’s freedom.
