Pakistan rules out release of doctor who tracked bin Laden

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 16:26

Pakistan on Thursday ruled out the possibility of releasing Shakil Afridi, the doctor who helped the CIA track Osama bin Laden, saying the matter was sub judice and his fate would be decided by courts.

Pakistan disappointed with US for linking USD 33 mn aid to Afridi

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:54

Pakistan on Monday expressed its disappointment over the US plans to withhold USD 33 million assistance on account of the detention of Dr Shakil Afridi.

White House asks Pakistan to release jailed doctor Afridi

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 13:16

The White House today asked Pakistan to release Shakil Afridi, the doctor who helped the CIA track down al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

Doctor who helped track Osama bin Laden `not a hero`: Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 18:54

Pakistan has told the US that Shakil Afridi, the jailed doctor who helped the CIA track Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, is not a hero.

Doctor who helped track Osama no hero: Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 14:41

Pakistan has told the US that Shakil Afridi, the doctor who allegedly worked for the CIA to help track down Osama bin Laden and is currently languishing in a jail in the country for anti-state activities, was no hero and that the court will decide his fate.

US lawmakers urge Pak PM to release doc who helped track Osama

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:00

A group of top US lawmakers have urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to release Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi, who allegedly helped the US to track down al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

Osama doctor Afridi`s re-trial postponed over security concerns

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 15:50

Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi`s, who helped the United States pin down most wanted militant Osama Bin Laden, trial was postponed until next month over security concerns following the Peshawar church blast.

Shakil Afridi`s lawyers seeks his retrial be conducted in jail

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 16:43

Lawyers of a Pakistani doctor, who allegedly helped the US track down Osama bin Laden, have sought his retrial to be conducted at the Central Prison in Peshawar city, citing security threats.

Pakistan allows family, lawyers to visit `Osama doc` Afridi

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 11:07

Relatives and lawyers of imprisoned Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi can visit him in jail after Pakistani regional officials lifted the ban on them.

`Osama doc` Afridi was denied asylum in US, reveals report

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 15:23

Jailed Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, who helped the US track down Osama bin Laden, had applied for asylum in the US but was denied by authorities, according to a classified Pakistani government report.

Doctor who helped CIA track Osama on fast in jail

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 15:57

Shakil Afridi, the doctor who allegedly worked for the CIA to help track down Osama bin Laden, is on hunger strike at a jail in Pakistan`s Peshawar city to protest the jail administration`s "ill-treatment".