Daniel Pearl
American journalist
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View Timeline →Arrest of 2 Islamist Suspects of Militancy by Pakistani Security Forces - 2002-09-23
Pakistani security forces arrested two Islamist militants in Karachi, seizing explosives and weapons. This follows the arrest of three others suspected of plotting to free…
The U.S. Receives Al-Qaeda Suspects from Pakistan - 2002-09-17
The U.S. has taken custody of five Al-Qaeda suspects from Pakistan, including Ramzi bin al-Shibh, who is linked to the September 11 attacks. This transfer…
Convicted Terrorist Sentenced to Death for Daniel Pearl's Murder Files Appeal
Ahmed Omar Sheikh, convicted for the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, has filed an appeal claiming false evidence led to his conviction. This case has…
Pakistani Officials Prepared to Counter Reactions from Religious Extremists
Pakistani officials are bracing for backlash from religious extremists after a court sentenced Ahmed Omar Sheikh to death for the kidnapping and murder of journalist…
Sheikh Omar Claims Innocence
Sheikh Omar, the main suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, claims he is innocent and was not in Karachi at the time of…
Discovery of an Unknown Body in Pakistan - 2002-05-17
The police in Pakistan have discovered a headless body believed to be that of Daniel Pearl, an American journalist kidnapped four months prior. The discovery…
Trial Date Set for Daniel Pearl Murderers
A Pakistani court has scheduled the trial for April 5 for those accused of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl. Four individuals are currently…
Pakistan Indicts Four Islamic Militants
Pakistani authorities have indicted four Islamic militants, including Ahmed Saeed Omar Sheikh, for the kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The trial is…
Investigation into the Murder of American Journalist in Pakistan Continues - 2002-02-23
The investigation into the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan is ongoing, with authorities pursuing additional suspects. Pearl was kidnapped in Karachi, and…