The acquittal came when relatives of the dead men pardoned him in court. They confirmed to the judge overseeing the case that they had received compensation - known as "blood money". Under Pakistani Sharia law, relatives of a murder victim can pardon the killer. Reports say about 18 family members of the two dead men were in court on Wednesday and confirmed that they wanted Mr Davis to be freed and pardoned because they had received "blood money".
Protests against the acquittal took place in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. In Lahore demonstrators clashed with riot police near the US consulate. Six people were injured and several others were arrested after police baton-charged the crowd. In other parts of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad demonstrators set tyres on fire and disrupted traffic. Cameron Munter, the US ambassador to Pakistan, said that he was "grateful for the generosity" of the families.
But, where are the main points disclosed in the book? A Kashifi. Strong declare their will and weak submit. As I can remember, the wife of one victom did not accept money and later died or killed herself, but the parents of deceased were willing to accept blood money. Ostrich Head In Hole. Let the heirs of the two youth speak "The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But The Truth", about situation and circumstances leading them for acceptance of compensation to settle the case!
Was it Blood Money; as had been claimed by the then authorities, or was it a compensation? El Cid. There is no reprieve in intended multiple murder. For then it is a crime against the state, beyond the forgiveness by any individual or relatives.
I guess money talks! Mohammad Anwer. It is now time for Mr Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was the Foreign Minister at that time to come out and speak about this incident.
Nation must know what happened behind the doors. What is blood money?? Blood Money Law, or Qasas and Diet law must be changed. The heirs should be able to sue in civil court for money. Criminal case should be prosecuted on the name of the State. Selling dead and living is our norm, the compensation has been paid, bury the hatchet move ahead in search of more money.
Jun 30, pm. We already knew all this. What's new in this one? Meanwhile, Mr Davis appeared in a US court on Monday and denied charges of assaulting a man in a row over a parking space. The assault allegedly happened in October outside a bagel shop in the city of Denver. In March a court in Lahore freed Mr Davis after acquitting him of two counts of murder. He admitted shooting dead Faizan Haider and another man, Mohammad Faheem, in January last year, but said he was acting in self-defence when they tried to rob him.
Relatives disputed his account. Under Pakistani Sharia law, relatives of a murder victim can pardon the killer. Police say Zohra Haider's father, Shahzad Butt, killed her and his wife, Nabeela Bibi, either because he feared losing some of the "blood money" as a result of the re-marriage plans or because he disapproved of her new fiance who he felt might bring dishonour to the family's name.
Nabeela Bibi was shot in the family's new house, police say, while Zohra Haider was chased down the street by her father before being killed. No one spoke a word. If a cell phone rang, the person to whom it belonged got up and walked outside to answer it. The only thing you could hear was the ceiling fan. It was during this session that the court decided to apply the Sharia law, instead of the penal code. Davis writes this plan had been made several weeks before his final appearance in the court, originated perhaps in a meeting between Secretary Kerry and Ambassador Haqqani four weeks earlier.
Davis also refers to another report, which says that this plan was devised during a meeting between Gen Pasha and Ambassador Munter. So, too, President Zardari and Nawaz Sharif. Facebook Count. Twitter Share.
Read more. On DawnNews. Comments 82 Closed. Popular Newest Oldest. Jun 30, am. This is one of the most disgraceful moment in pakistan history and I feel ashamed of this decision he should have been charged for murder and shame on the victims of the family this case let our nation down. Our blood cannot be replaced with money. Recommend 0. Outstanding Raymond Bond was the victim And moon is made of cheese.
Like really shame on misusing law and shame on those who prepared such deal. Be brave to admit what you are doing. Dont lie to nation. Not surprised with the story at all. Just like not surprised when politicians and army say we condemn drone attacks.
Qisas - can it be applicable to non muslims? Who to trust , who works for us. We need a change at the top. Sincere people. Did not meet top ranking US officials who came to make up. They still don't know Pakistan. Very sad to read still no remorse on killing three human lives.
Hersch the US journalist maybe right in his story of Bin Laden killing. There was a plan but US, panetta and Obama renege on it. Awais Anjum. Jaw dropping seriously , that colonel whos stepped in court room? Surya Kant. Bottom line of the story is keep few Americans in hold for any kind of future uncertainties. That is why American don't respect Pakistan. Everyone here is trying to keep USA satisfied regardless Indeed a sad state of affairs.
Yet The americans keep repeating the mantra of 'do more'. Pakistan needs to rethink and rebuild its foreign policy, which we all know is not possible without and incumbent foreign minister. One having a keen insight in the changing Global pathways. Fazal Safi. Welcome to the status quo Pakistan. No wonder why they are not allowing others to enter this circus of Pakistani's politics.
Talha Ejaz. An Outsider. According to him government helped him save his life and got him out of jail and then in return he decides to write a book to malign his true helpers. This shows the true nature of typical Americans, use people for their benefit then stab them in the back and leave them to die. Jun 30, pm.
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