PAKISTAN. COURT CONVICTS SHIITE MILITANT
a Pakistan court convicted and sentenced to death a Shiite Muslim militant of organizing the bombing of a Sunni gathering that killed 39 people in 2004.
a Pakistan court convicted and sentenced to death a Shiite Muslim militant of organizing the bombing of a Sunni gathering that killed 39 people in 2004.
Irfan Ali Shah, in his 30s, was found guilty of masterminding the bombing at a ceremony in the city of Multan celebrating the anniversary of a slain Sunni leader, said government prosecutor Najaf Ali Mahay.
Irfan Ali Shah, in his 30s, was found guilty of masterminding the bombing at a ceremony in the city of Multan celebrating the anniversary of a slain Sunni leader, said government prosecutor Najaf Ali Mahay.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: AP, 01/09/2006)