The Pearl family intends to file a review petition against the decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan to ensure that Ahmed Omer Sheikh and his co-conspirators are brought to justice for the kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl.
A statement by the Pearl family said: “It is beyond belief that Ahmed Omar Sheikh — who, after 18 years of lies, had finally admitted in a handwritten letter to the court his role in the kidnapping for ransom of Daniel Pearl — has been given a clean slate and let loose once again upon the world to continue his international terrorist activities.
“We appreciate the continuing efforts of the Pakistani federal government, the Sindh provincial government and the US government to ensure that the killers of Daniel Pearl are declared guilty and kept in custody.
“We also appreciate the minority judgment of Justice Yahya Afridi for his independence and courage in bringing to justice Ahmed Omar Sheikh and Fahad Naseem.
“Lastly, we thank journalists everywhere, especially in Pakistan, and the people of Pakistan, for ensuring our voice for justice for Daniel Pearl is heard.
“Let there be no doubt that our fight for justice for Daniel Pearl is not merely a personal struggle but a struggle for the independence of all journalists and all innocent victims of terrorism in Pakistan and worldwide. Our voice for justice may have suffered a temporary setback by this travesty of justice but it will never be silenced, and we remain committed in our quest for justice for Daniel Pearl,” the statement concluded.
A statement by the Pearl family said: “It is beyond belief that Ahmed Omar Sheikh — who, after 18 years of lies, had finally admitted in a handwritten letter to the court his role in the kidnapping for ransom of Daniel Pearl — has been given a clean slate and let loose once again upon the world to continue his international terrorist activities.
“We appreciate the continuing efforts of the Pakistani federal government, the Sindh provincial government and the US government to ensure that the killers of Daniel Pearl are declared guilty and kept in custody.
“We also appreciate the minority judgment of Justice Yahya Afridi for his independence and courage in bringing to justice Ahmed Omar Sheikh and Fahad Naseem.
“Lastly, we thank journalists everywhere, especially in Pakistan, and the people of Pakistan, for ensuring our voice for justice for Daniel Pearl is heard.
“Let there be no doubt that our fight for justice for Daniel Pearl is not merely a personal struggle but a struggle for the independence of all journalists and all innocent victims of terrorism in Pakistan and worldwide. Our voice for justice may have suffered a temporary setback by this travesty of justice but it will never be silenced, and we remain committed in our quest for justice for Daniel Pearl,” the statement concluded.
