Daniel Pearl

Daniel Pearl murder case: Omar Sheikh's acquittal by Pakistan SC 'travesty of justice', says India

India highlighted the "very low conviction rate in Pakistan" when it comes to sentencing of terror accused. MEA Spokesperson said, "This case truly demonstrates Pakistan’s intent on taking action on the terror front. It is a travesty of justice not to find Omar Saeed guilty of any charges in this heinous act of terror."

Jan 29, 2021, 00:49 AM IST

Daniel Pearl case: US 'deeply concerned' over Pakistan court's order to release accused

A Pakistani court has ordered the release of British-born al-Qaeda leader Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and his three aides.

Dec 26, 2020, 00:52 AM IST

Pakistani lawyer cites India's Supreme Court verdict to support argument on Daniel Pearl's killer

US journalist Daniel Pearl was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story in 2002.

Dec 16, 2020, 23:49 PM IST

Pakistan re-arrests four men acquitted in Daniel Pearl murder case

Wall Street Journal reporter Pearl, 38, was investigating Islamist militants in the city of Karachi, the capital of Sindh, after September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States when he was kidnapped in January 2002.

Apr 03, 2020, 22:17 PM IST

Daniel Pearl murder: Pakistan's ISI, minister played key role in early release of convict Omar Sheikh

In 2002, Daniel Pearl was abducted from outside a hotel in Pakistan's Islamabad when he was introduced to a man, Bashir, but was actually Omar.

Apr 02, 2020, 19:24 PM IST