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April 3, 2020

Media watchdogs condemn denial of justice for Pearl murder

Media watchdogs condemn denial of justice for Pearl murderKARACHI: Media watchdogs have expressed concern over the Sindh High Court’s ruling in the Daniel Pearl murder case, saying it will stand as a symbol of impunity for crimes of violence against journalists in Pakistan. In a statement

US slams verdict in Daniel Pearl case

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has condemned the overturning of the convictions of four men in the Daniel Pearl kidnapping and murder case, terming it “an affront to victims of terrorism everywhere”. Alice Wells, the top US diplomat for South Asia, hailed indications that prosecutors intended to appeal the decision. “Those responsible for Daniel’s heinous […]

Death penalty in Pearl case nixed after 18 years

Death penalty in Pearl case nixed after 18 yearsSHC points out several flaws in prosecution’s case Lawyer says Omar Sheikh is likely to be set free soon KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday cited lack of evidence and overturned the death penalty handed down