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US senator proposes suspending all Pakistan aid
Senator Paul calls for an end to all aid until Afridi’s is freed, granting the doctor American citizenship.
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US says drone strikes legal after report shows Obama signs 'Kill list'
US spokespersons maintain that Shakil Afridi was not working against Pakistan, and remain concerned about him.
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The second oldest profession
I think Dr Afridi will get another chance to administer a polio vaccine; the next time in the Promised Land.
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Shakil Afridi was described as unreliable, corrupt in 2002 report
A 2002 health department performance review described Afridi as corrupt, unreliable, unfit for government service.
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The curious case of Shakil Afridi
Intelligence-sharing agreement is between states, individuals can't undertake on their own, not even ISI officers.
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Not guilty as charged
Afridi was illegally convicted by an executive official acting in a manner repugnant to centuries of jurisprudence.
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Dr Afridi’s brother urges chief justice to intervene
Family says Dr Afridi is a patriot, will file appeal against the 'illegal' verdict.
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Convicted surgeon can turn to high court: PM
No restriction on dual citizenship in constitution, says prime minister.
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NATO supply routes: Panetta says US will not be price ‘gouged’
Says Washington wants a ‘fair price’ fixed for using Pakistani supply lines; calls Dr Afridi’s conviction...
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US will not be price 'gouged' by Pakistan: Panetta
Says verdict in Dr Afridi case does not help efforts to try to reestablish a relationship between the US, Pakistan.
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Shakil Afridi case: FATA lawyers decline legal support
Amn Tehreek chief says that copy of power of attorney still not received.
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Intelligence report: Dr Afridi at grave risk in Peshawar prison
Taliban may attack the prison and take him away, or have him killed: report.
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HRCP calls for a fair trial of Dr Shakil Afridi
Ex Human Rights Commission of Pakistan chief Asma Jahangir says Dr Afridi sentence a violation of his human rights.
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Lawyers, human rights activists to challenge Dr Afridi's sentence
Shakil has not waged war against the country nor he has been involved in conspiring against it, says lawyers' forum.
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‘Political agent can’t try Afridi’
Jurist points out offence not committed in tribal regions; Afridi can appeal.
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Dr Afridi fallout: 33-year jail sentence may cost Pakistan $33m in US aid
The appropriations bill will now go now to the US Senate floor.
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Clinton condemns Afridi conviction
US does not believe there is any basis for holding Dr Shakil Afridi, says Clinton.
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Will Dr Afridi get his day in court?
Ideal situation would be Afridi does some time in Pakistan, eventually to be freed, pursue whatever US offers him.
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A hero or a traitor?
Whether Dr Afridi is a hero or traitor, some important technical, legal questions arise regarding the treason charge.
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Dr Afridi’s conviction: Some questions
Why he was tried and sentenced in Khyber Agency when the crime took place in Abbottabad - which is under PHC.
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US Senate docks Pakistan $1m for each year of Shakil Afridi's sentence
Amendments to bill which propose $33 million cuts in aid to Pakistan passed by committee.
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US should respect decision to imprison Dr Afridi: Foreign Office
Sentence was in accordance with Pakistani laws, says FO spokesperson.
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Shakil Afridi ‘in poor health’
Afridi's health condition is bad, a team of doctors will examine him in jail today, says jail official.
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Reaction: No basis for Dr Afridi’s detention, says US
Pakistani government asked to pardon and release Dr Afridi, or else face further aid cuts, says US lawmakers.
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Aiding Bin Laden hunt: Dr Shakil Afridi jailed for 33 years
Political administration put him on trial him for treason and waging war against the state.
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Verdict reaction: US sees no reason for Shakil Afridi to be held
Senators McCain, Levin say Afridi sentencing shocking. Congressman Rohrabacher says Pakistan sees its at war with US.
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Bin Laden informant: Dr Shakil Afridi sentenced to 33 years
In addition to his jail sentence, he was fined Rs320,000 under the tribal justice system in Khyber district.
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Reaching Osama: Health workers demand restoration of Dr Afridi’s collaborators
Says it will boycott upcoming polio campaign until demands are met.
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Bin Laden informer: Dr Shakil Afridi sacked
Health department issues notification for Afridi's termination for his involvement in anti-state activities.
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Did Dr Shakil Afridi commit treason?
Foreign intelligence station commander normally employs Pakistanis as cooks, drivers, none automatically a traitor.
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Dr Shakil Afridi being dealt with in accordance with the law: FO
Foreign Office spokesperson says other countries should respect Pakistan's legal process.
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No basis to incarcerate Afridi: Clinton
US Congressman Rohrabacher says Dr Afridi was the only one in Pakistan who was cooperating with the US.
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Shakil Afridi Case: Rohrabacher asks Obama to intercede
Calls Pakistan a 'hardcore, two-faced enemy, not worthy of $2.2 billion foreign assistance.'
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US Congressman calls on Obama to 'personally intercede' in Dr Shakil Afridi case
Calls Pakistan a "hardcore, two-faced enemy, not worthy of $2.2 billion foreign assistance."
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Not on the side of the angels
The future of Balochistan will be decided in Pakistan, not the US Congress.
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CIA collaborators: 11 accomplices of Dr Afridi suspended
Dr Afridi allegedly arranged a private vaccination campaign to trace the al Qaeda leader.
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Bin Laden informer: 11 accomplices of Dr Afridi suspended from duties
Dr Afridi allegedly arranged a private vaccination campaign to trace the al Qaeda leader.
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Congressman introduces bill to honour Dr Afridi
Congressman Rohrabacher says Dr Shakil Afridi's acts to help the US were 'extremely valiant and daring'.
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US Congressman introduces bill seeking medal for Dr Afridi
Rep. Rohrabacher seeks US government’s highest civilian award for the doctor who led CIA to Bin Laden.
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Why charge Dr Shakil Afridi with treason?
Punishment for conviction of treason is the death penalty, this would be harsh given the individual he helped capture.
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Abbottabad raid collaborator: Dr Afridi singled out for top US civilian award
Congressman Dana Rohrabacher says he will introduce legislation next week.
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US citizenship for Dr Shakil Afridi, says congressman
Rohrabacher said this bill shows the world that America does not abandon its friends.
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Bin Laden ‘informer’: Panetta concerned about CIA-backed doctor
Pentagon chief says Shakil Afridi was not treasonous to Pakistan in any way.