A spokesperson for the US State Department said that the US remains deeply concerned by developments in the cases of those involved in Pearl’s kidnapping and murder.
The official urged the Pakistani government to continue its effort to keep Sheikh and other suspects in custody.
Prosecutor General states in petition that the top court’s order to release Ahmed Omar Sheikh has sparked global outrage and demanded the Pakistani government review its legal options
The petition also requested for an early hearing of the matter
A contempt of court petition was filed against the provincial chief secretary, jail officials and others over the government’s failure in compliance of the SHC orders
The court had directed the authorities to release the prime suspect in Daniel Pearl's murder case Omar Saeed Sheikh and others