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13th October, 2012
Satellite phone recovered from Dr Afridi in Peshawar jail
A satellite phone was recovered from Dr Shakeel Afridi, a surgeon allegedly recruited by the US intelligence to help find Osama bin Laden, in central Jail Peshawar, intelligence sources claimed.
A satellite phone was recovered from Dr Shakeel Afridi, a surgeon allegedly recruited by the US intelligence to help find Osama bin Laden, in central Jail Peshawar, intelligence sources claimed.
12th September, 2012
‘Dr Afridi’s interview concocted’
An ISPR official said the move had been made to undermine the prospects of resumption of the Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue.
An ISPR official said the move had been made to undermine the prospects of resumption of the Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue.
16th July, 2012
Polio campaign postponed in Waziristan, Bara
Postponing the immunisation campaign has jeopardised the health of more than 350,000 children in parts of the country's tribal belt.
Postponing the immunisation campaign has jeopardised the health of more than 350,000 children in parts of the country's tribal belt.
3rd July, 2012
Shahid Afridi to front Pakistan polio fight
“It is a noble cause and I am happy to be part of smashing polio from Pakistan which has crippled many children,” Afridi said.
“It is a noble cause and I am happy to be part of smashing polio from Pakistan which has crippled many children,” Afridi said.
28th June, 2012
Ms Rehman discusses bilateral relations with US senators
Sherry Rehman met Senator Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, in his Chamber and discussed Pakistan-US relations.
Sherry Rehman met Senator Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, in his Chamber and discussed Pakistan-US relations.
31st May, 2012
Lashkar-i-Islam denies links with Shakeel Afridi
A Lashkar-i-Islam commander told AFP that the militant organisation had nothing to do with the sentenced doctor.
A Lashkar-i-Islam commander told AFP that the militant organisation had nothing to do with the sentenced doctor.
30th May, 2012
Authorities fear for safety of Dr Afridi
“We have requested the federal government to move Dr Afridi from Peshawar to another jail. We fear he could be attacked,” Information Minister for KP said.
“We have requested the federal government to move Dr Afridi from Peshawar to another jail. We fear he could be attacked,” Information Minister for KP said.
29th May, 2012
Clinton chided Pakistani officials in Zardari meeting: NYT
The meeting on the Nato summit sidelines discussed politics, more specifically the difficulties President Zardari faces in unifying Pakistan's political blocs.
The meeting on the Nato summit sidelines discussed politics, more specifically the difficulties President Zardari faces in unifying Pakistan's political blocs.
28th May, 2012
Dr Afridi’s brother urges CJ for fair trial
The brother of a doctor jailed in Pakistan for helping the CIA hunt for Osama bin Laden called on the Chief Justice on Monday to intervene directly to allow a swift appeal.
The brother of a doctor jailed in Pakistan for helping the CIA hunt for Osama bin Laden called on the Chief Justice on Monday to intervene directly to allow a swift appeal.
28th May, 2012
Afridi should get chance to defend himself: PM
ISLAMABAD, May 27: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that Dr Shakil Afridi, who was sentenced to 33 years in prison for helping the CIA trace Osama bin Laden, should be given the opportunity to defend himself in higher courts, as per the law.
ISLAMABAD, May 27: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that Dr Shakil Afridi, who was sentenced to 33 years in prison for helping the CIA trace Osama bin Laden, should be given the opportunity to defend himself in higher courts, as per the law.
26th May, 2012
Pakistan stands isolated in Washington
A senior Pakistani diplomat noted that wherever he went, he confronted a “bipartisan anger at Pakistan from very angry congressmen and women”.
A senior Pakistani diplomat noted that wherever he went, he confronted a “bipartisan anger at Pakistan from very angry congressmen and women”.
25th May, 2012
Appeal over Shakeel Afridi’s conviction
A tribal court in Khyber Wednesday jailed Shakeel Afridi for 33 years for agreeing to try and collect DNA for US intelligence in their bid to locate Osama.
A tribal court in Khyber Wednesday jailed Shakeel Afridi for 33 years for agreeing to try and collect DNA for US intelligence in their bid to locate Osama.
24th May, 2012
US Senate panel cuts Pakistan aid over Afridi’s conviction
While the close relatives of the convicted doctor have decided to file an appeal to the FCR commissioner against Afridi's 33-year sentence.
While the close relatives of the convicted doctor have decided to file an appeal to the FCR commissioner against Afridi's 33-year sentence.
24th May, 2012
Pakistan seeks face-saving formula in Nato talks
Pakistan is unlikely to re-open Nato supplies unless the US offers a politically acceptable formula on the issue, a Pakistani official said on Thursday.
Pakistan is unlikely to re-open Nato supplies unless the US offers a politically acceptable formula on the issue, a Pakistani official said on Thursday.
24th May, 2012
US should respect Pakistan’s decision to imprison CIA informant: FO
Meanwhile, a jail official from the Peshawar prison where Dr Afridi is being held says the doctor's “health condition is bad."
Meanwhile, a jail official from the Peshawar prison where Dr Afridi is being held says the doctor's “health condition is bad."
24th May, 2012
Afridi gets 33 years for treason; US officials critical of sentence
The US State Department said it saw no reason for Pakistan to detain or charge Afridi who has been accused of helping the CIA find Osama bin Laden.
The US State Department said it saw no reason for Pakistan to detain or charge Afridi who has been accused of helping the CIA find Osama bin Laden.
29th March, 2012
Doctor who helped track bin Laden sacked
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Thursday sacked a surgeon recruited by the CIA to help track al Qaeda terror leader Osama bin Laden, officials said.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Thursday sacked a surgeon recruited by the CIA to help track al Qaeda terror leader Osama bin Laden, officials said.
