Daniel Pearl Murder: Pak SC Orders Release of Prime Accused in American Journalist’s Beheading

Pakistan SC ordered the release of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, convicted, then acquitted in the beheading of Daniel Pearl in 2002. The court dismissed an appeal of Ahmad Said Omar Sheikh’s acquittal by Pearl’s family & Pak govt. In December 2020, Sindh High Court had ordered Sheikh’s release, describing his detention as ‘illegal’. Omar Sheikh & his three aides have been on death row since his conviction in the death of Pearl in 2002. Crux is your daily dose of the big, viral and relevant news in a few minutes. It’s your ultimate guide to staying informed on the latest in politics, international relations, sports, entertainment and social media Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux One Take: https://bit.ly/3oNaLWf Crux Files: https://bit.ly/3mnbnjW Crux BTS: https://bit.ly/3oCjbQE